The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Volumul 1Thomas Curtis (of Grove house sch, Islington) |
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Pagina 24
... seed , and timber from the Baltic . The coasting trade consists of coals from Borrowstounness , and lime from Fife . At this place , in default of a natural harbour , an artificial one of piers has been formed , where , at spring ...
... seed , and timber from the Baltic . The coasting trade consists of coals from Borrowstounness , and lime from Fife . At this place , in default of a natural harbour , an artificial one of piers has been formed , where , at spring ...
Pagina 54
... seeds , and fruits . It is an advantage of granivorous birds , that , as the country is crossed by mountains that ... seed ; and as almost every man cultivates for the support of his own family , it is seldom sold . The ploughs are ...
... seeds , and fruits . It is an advantage of granivorous birds , that , as the country is crossed by mountains that ... seed ; and as almost every man cultivates for the support of his own family , it is seldom sold . The ploughs are ...
Pagina 101
... seed of the oak , used as an astringent . ACORN , in maritime affairs , a little piece of wood , fashioned like a cone , and fixed on the uppermost point of the spindle , above the vane , on the mast head , to keep the vane on . ACORUS ...
... seed of the oak , used as an astringent . ACORN , in maritime affairs , a little piece of wood , fashioned like a cone , and fixed on the uppermost point of the spindle , above the vane , on the mast head , to keep the vane on . ACORUS ...
Pagina 135
... seeds very numerous , roundish , and remote . Only one species of this plant is known in Britain ; but there is a ... seed . There are four species of this genus . ADENAU , a market - town and bailiwic of Neuburg , in the Prussian ...
... seeds very numerous , roundish , and remote . Only one species of this plant is known in Britain ; but there is a ... seed . There are four species of this genus . ADENAU , a market - town and bailiwic of Neuburg , in the Prussian ...
Pagina 137
... seed , white pepper , & c . made into an electuary . ADIARRHEA , from a , dia , and pew , I flow , in medicine , a total suppression of all the neces- sary evacuations . ADIATORIX , in history , the Roman governor of Galatia , in the ...
... seed , white pepper , & c . made into an electuary . ADIARRHEA , from a , dia , and pew , I flow , in medicine , a total suppression of all the neces- sary evacuations . ADIATORIX , in history , the Roman governor of Galatia , in the ...
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Pagina 123 - To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, To throw a perfume on the violet, To smooth the ice, or add another hue Unto the rainbow, or with taper-light To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, Is wasteful, and ridiculous excess.
Pagina 362 - There is a history in all men's lives, Figuring the nature of the times deceas'd ; The which observ'd, a man may prophesy, With a near aim, of the main chance of things As yet not come to life, which in their seeds And weak beginnings lie intreasured.
Pagina 77 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Pagina 221 - AH ! who can tell how hard it is to climb The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar; Ah! who can tell how many a soul sublime Has felt the influence of malignant star, And waged with Fortune an eternal war; Check'd by the scoff of Pride, by Envy's frown, And Poverty's unconquerable bar, In life's low vale remote has pined alone, Then dropt into the grave, unpitied and unknown...
Pagina 363 - I was here airing myself on the tops of the mountains, I fell into a profound contemplation on the vanity of human life ; and passing from one thought to another, " Surely," said I, " man is but a shadow, and life a dream.
Pagina 276 - His house was known to all the vagrant train ; He chid their wanderings, but relieved their pain. The long-remembered beggar was his guest, Whose beard descending swept his aged breast...
Pagina 25 - If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth; that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever.
Pagina 268 - gainst that season comes Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated, The bird of dawning singeth all night long...
Pagina 145 - I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Pagina 1 - Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? May I not wash in them, and be clean?