The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Band 8Thomas Curtis (of Grove house sch, Islington) |
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... metal ball , till the ball , with this accession of air , weighs considerably more in the balance than it did before ; upon opening the mouth thereof , the air rushes out , till the ball sink to its former weight . From hence we argue ...
... metal ball , till the ball , with this accession of air , weighs considerably more in the balance than it did before ; upon opening the mouth thereof , the air rushes out , till the ball sink to its former weight . From hence we argue ...
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... metal rod be elevated in the atmosphere , and insulated ; if lightning is caused by the electricity of the clouds , such an insulated rod will be electrified whenever a cloud passes over it , and this elec- tricity may then be compared ...
... metal rod be elevated in the atmosphere , and insulated ; if lightning is caused by the electricity of the clouds , such an insulated rod will be electrified whenever a cloud passes over it , and this elec- tricity may then be compared ...
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... metal needle , supported by its centre on a point , or a the excited body was presented , and , if they were thread or feather delicately suspended . To these attracted by it , the attraction was attributed to elec- tricity , and the ...
... metal needle , supported by its centre on a point , or a the excited body was presented , and , if they were thread or feather delicately suspended . To these attracted by it , the attraction was attributed to elec- tricity , and the ...
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... when rubbed with silk , skin - wool , or metal , becomes positive ; but if it be excited by friction against the back of a living cat , it appears negative . Wool , silk , or fur , rubbed against sealing - wax , are 20 ELECTRICITY .
... when rubbed with silk , skin - wool , or metal , becomes positive ; but if it be excited by friction against the back of a living cat , it appears negative . Wool , silk , or fur , rubbed against sealing - wax , are 20 ELECTRICITY .
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... continue ; this shows therefore that these substances do not transmit electricity . ( 2. ) Touch the cap of the electrified electrometer with a piece of wood , a rod of any metal , a green leaf , or with the ELECTRICITY . 21.
... continue ; this shows therefore that these substances do not transmit electricity . ( 2. ) Touch the cap of the electrified electrometer with a piece of wood , a rod of any metal , a green leaf , or with the ELECTRICITY . 21.
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Seite 195 - see in needleworks and embroideries, it is more pleasing to have a lively work upon a sad and solemn ground, than to have a dark and melancholy work upon a lightsome ground : judge, therefore, of the pleasure of the heart by the pleasure of the eye. Bacon.
Seite 214 - This purifying of wit, this enriching of memory enabling of judgment, and enlarging of conceit, which commonly we call learning; under what name soever it be directed, the final end is, to lead and draw us to as high perfection as our degenerate souls (made worse by their clay lodgings^, can be capable of.
Seite 191 - away with the same, or any part thereof; every such offender shall be deemed to have feloniously stolen the same from his master or employer, for whose use, or on whose account, the same was delivered to, or taken into the possession of such servant, clerk, or other person so employed,
Seite 389 - took an excellent way. That part of the Bible was given to him, who was most excellent in such a tongue : as the Apocrypha to Andrew Downs ; and then they met together, and one read the translation, the rest holding in their hands some Bible, either of the learned tongues, or French, Spanish, Italian,
Seite 408 - What can ennoble sots, or slaves, or cowards ? Alas ! not all the blood of all the Howards. Pope. What docs he not, from lusts opposed in vain. And self-reproaching conscience ? He foresees The fatal issue to his health,
Seite 334 - I, John, by the grace of God king of England, and lord of Ireland, in order to expiate my sins, from my own free will, and the advice of my barons, give to the church of Rome, to pope Innocent, and his successors, the kingdom of England, and all other prerogatives
Seite 208 - Are they not his by a peculiar right, And by an emphasis of interest hit, Whose eye they fill with tears of holy joy, Whose heart with praise, and whose exalted miad With worthy thoughts of that unwearied
Seite 404 - A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world ; and if in the present life his happiness arises from the subduing of his desires, it will arise in the next from the gratification of them. Addison. He shall never truly enjoy his present hour, who never thinks on his last.
Seite 225 - Lo ! where the stripling, wrapt in wonder, roves Beneath the precipice o'erhung with pine And sees, on high, amidst the' encircling groves. From cliff to cliff the foaming torrents shine : While waters, woods, and winds, in concert join, And Echo swells the chorus to the skies.
Seite 389 - If they found any fault, they spoke ; if not, he read on. There is no book so translated as the Bible for the purpose. If I translate a French book into English, I turn it into English phrase, not into FrenchEnglish. Il fait froid ; I say,