 | 1821 - 514 Seiten
...other towards the attainment of one object. " When the doors in front have been closed, the exhibitor may occupy as much time as he finds necessary, in apparently adjusting the machinery at the back, whilsj the player is taking the position described in Figs. 7- and 8. In this position he will find... | |
 | 1821 - 520 Seiten
...other towards the attainment of one object. - " When the doors in front have been closed, the exhibitor may occupy as much time as he finds necessary, in...automaton : his head being above the table, he will see the chess-board through the waistcoat as easily as through a veil ; and his left hand extending... | |
 | Thomas Curtis - 1829 - 856 Seiten
...other towards the attainment of one object. ' When the doors in front have been closed, the exhibitor .may occupy as much time as he finds necessary, in...automaton : his head being above the table, he will see the chess-board through the waistcoat as easily as through a veil; and his left hand extending... | |
 | Recreations - 1830 - 262 Seiten
...preparatory to the opening of the great cupboard. When the doors in front have been closed, the exhibitor may occupy as much time as he finds necessary in apparently...whilst the player is taking the position described at Fig. 4. In this position he will find no difficulty in executing every movement required of the... | |
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... half of the chest was then excluded from their sight. Hence we learn how easily, in matters of this sort, the judgment may be led astray by an artful combination of circumstances, each assisting the other towards the attainment of one object. - "... 