The Extractor; or Universal repertorium of literature, science, and arts. Vol. 1, 2, [vol. 1, no. 1 is of the 1nd ed. Continued as The Polar star.]., Volume 21829 |
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... mean that it presses equally in all directions , or , in other words , has a ten- dency to move in all directions ; and ... means of calcu- lating ; but supposing that they are found at an elevation of fifty miles , which is generally ...
... mean that it presses equally in all directions , or , in other words , has a ten- dency to move in all directions ; and ... means of calcu- lating ; but supposing that they are found at an elevation of fifty miles , which is generally ...
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... means we remove its pressure from a por- tion of our bodies . Suppose , for instance , we take a wine - glass , or other small vessel , and burn a bit of paper in it ; the heat will expel a portion of the air , and if , when it is at ...
... means we remove its pressure from a por- tion of our bodies . Suppose , for instance , we take a wine - glass , or other small vessel , and burn a bit of paper in it ; the heat will expel a portion of the air , and if , when it is at ...
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... means also of charging it with a supply of moisture to refresh the dry land . They are also valuable in accelerating ... mean heat , which , though it seems a small quantity , tells wonderfully upon the ripening of a crop . The ...
... means also of charging it with a supply of moisture to refresh the dry land . They are also valuable in accelerating ... mean heat , which , though it seems a small quantity , tells wonderfully upon the ripening of a crop . The ...
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... means bottles of boil- ing water at your feet when you go to bed , " said Mary's mother . " And a flaunel night ... mean , which can ever be derived from read- ing respecting human disease ; a subject of such extreme difficulty , that ...
... means bottles of boil- ing water at your feet when you go to bed , " said Mary's mother . " And a flaunel night ... mean , which can ever be derived from read- ing respecting human disease ; a subject of such extreme difficulty , that ...
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... means he is kept day and night in a state of profuse per- spiration . Little or no motion is necessary , as the sand can be taken away and renewed in different portions as it grows cold.- Ga- zette of Health . German Leopard's Bane ...
... means he is kept day and night in a state of profuse per- spiration . Little or no motion is necessary , as the sand can be taken away and renewed in different portions as it grows cold.- Ga- zette of Health . German Leopard's Bane ...
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