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... four . 7. But these two classes of substances , not only differ as to the number of the elements which enter into their com- position , they also differ , as to the mode in which these elements are combined . Thus in minerals , two ...
... four . 7. But these two classes of substances , not only differ as to the number of the elements which enter into their com- position , they also differ , as to the mode in which these elements are combined . Thus in minerals , two ...
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... four great groups . 1. The vertebral . 2. The molluscous . 3. The articulated . 4. The radiated . The three last are destitute of vertebrae , or a connected series of bones to form a spinal column . They are , therefore , called ...
... four great groups . 1. The vertebral . 2. The molluscous . 3. The articulated . 4. The radiated . The three last are destitute of vertebrae , or a connected series of bones to form a spinal column . They are , therefore , called ...
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... fours , his mouth and eyes would be directed towards the earth , and he could not see before him , while in an erect attitude he preserves the use of his hands , and at the same time his organs of sense are most favorably situated for ...
... fours , his mouth and eyes would be directed towards the earth , and he could not see before him , while in an erect attitude he preserves the use of his hands , and at the same time his organs of sense are most favorably situated for ...
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... four parts , or layers , the cuticle , rete - mucosum , corpus papillare , and corium . It is covered externally by the ( cuticle or epidermis , which is destitute of nerves and blood - vessels , insensible , and probably inorganic . It ...
... four parts , or layers , the cuticle , rete - mucosum , corpus papillare , and corium . It is covered externally by the ( cuticle or epidermis , which is destitute of nerves and blood - vessels , insensible , and probably inorganic . It ...
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... four layers above mentioned . ( It is a firm stratum of dense fibres intersecting each other in every direction , and having holes for the passage of vessels and nerves , 26. The true skin is composed chiefly of gelatine , and hence is ...
... four layers above mentioned . ( It is a firm stratum of dense fibres intersecting each other in every direction , and having holes for the passage of vessels and nerves , 26. The true skin is composed chiefly of gelatine , and hence is ...
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Page 164 - But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
Page 164 - And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands ; and reach hither thy hand and thrust it into my side ; and be not faithless but believing.
Page 126 - God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked ; that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
Page 210 - CYRIACK, this three years day these eyes, though clear, To outward view, of blemish or of spot, Bereft of light, their seeing have forgot ; Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear Of sun, or moon, or star, throughout the year, Or man, or woman. Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope ; but still bear up and steer Right onward. What supports me, dost thou ask ? The conscience, Friend, to have lost them...
Page 335 - The days of our years are threescore years and ten; And if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, Yet is their strength labour and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Page 238 - Therefore, the poet Did feign that Orpheus drew trees, stones, and floods Since nought so stockish, hard, and full of rage, But music for the time doth change his nature. The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils ; The motions of his spirit are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be trusted.
Page 15 - See dying vegetables life sustain, See life dissolving vegetate again : All forms that perish other forms supply, (By turns we catch the vital breath, and die) Like bubbles on the sea of matter borne They rise, they break, and to that sea return.
Page 150 - ... largely uncovered : or why, with hesitating and bewildered steps, his eyes are rapidly and wildly in search of something. In this we only perceive the intent application of his mind to the objects of his apprehensions, and its direct influence on the outward organs.
Page 128 - The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, and the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body.
Page 130 - That the brain is composed of as many particular organs as there are propensities, sentiments, and faculties, which differ essentially from each other.