The London encyclopaedia, or, Universal dictionary of science, art, literature, and practical mechanics, by the orig. ed. of the Encyclopaedia metropolitana [T. Curtis]., Volume 18Thomas Curtis (of Grove house sch, Islington) 1839 |
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... observed to deter- mine the length of the fuzes . The intention of this practice is when a mortar battery is raised in a siege , to know what quantity of powder is required to throw the shells into the works at a given distance , and to ...
... observed to deter- mine the length of the fuzes . The intention of this practice is when a mortar battery is raised in a siege , to know what quantity of powder is required to throw the shells into the works at a given distance , and to ...
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... observations the shep- herds of Asia were able to mark out the sun's path in the heavens ; he being always in the op ... observed to be 21 ′ N. , and on the next 5 ' S. , it follows , that his de clination was nothing , or that he was in ...
... observations the shep- herds of Asia were able to mark out the sun's path in the heavens ; he being always in the op ... observed to be 21 ′ N. , and on the next 5 ' S. , it follows , that his de clination was nothing , or that he was in ...
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... observations . In 1750 the autumnal equinox was observed to be 20 ° 21 ′ W. of spica virginis . Supposing the motion to have been uniform during this period of ages , it follows , that the annual precession is about 50 ' ; that is , if ...
... observations . In 1750 the autumnal equinox was observed to be 20 ° 21 ′ W. of spica virginis . Supposing the motion to have been uniform during this period of ages , it follows , that the annual precession is about 50 ' ; that is , if ...
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... observed epicycle , and he found it an optical il- lusion , occasioned by a combination of the mo- tion of light ... observations for ascertaining all the phenomena of this disco- very . In the course of these , which were conti- nued ...
... observed epicycle , and he found it an optical il- lusion , occasioned by a combination of the mo- tion of light ... observations for ascertaining all the phenomena of this disco- very . In the course of these , which were conti- nued ...
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... observed , is equal to the longitude of the node : Theorem OM is equal Ο Μ to 9 ′′ × longitude node , and is equal to OE 9 ' x sin . long . node This equation is additive sin , obliq . eclip . to the mean longitude of the star when O is ...
... observed , is equal to the longitude of the node : Theorem OM is equal Ο Μ to 9 ′′ × longitude node , and is equal to OE 9 ' x sin . long . node This equation is additive sin , obliq . eclip . to the mean longitude of the star when O is ...
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Page 41 - GOD from all eternity did, by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass : yet so, as thereby neither is God the author of sin, nor is violence offered to the will of the creatures, nor is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established.
Page 110 - Father, who wouldest not the death of a sinner but rather that he should turn from his wickedness and live...
Page 41 - By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestinated unto everlasting life, and others foreordained to everlasting death. " These angels and men, thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed, and their number is so certain and definite, that it cannot be either increased or diminished.
Page 370 - And Caesar's spirit, ranging for revenge, With Ate" by his side come hot from hell , Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice Cry "Havoc," and let slip the dogs of war; That this foul deed shall smell above the earth With carrion men , groaning for burial.
Page 41 - Christ unto everlasting glory, out of his mere free grace and love, without any foresight of faith or good works, or perseverance in either of them, or any other thing in the creature, as conditions or causes moving him thereunto, and all to the praise of his glorious grace.
Page 41 - Those of mankind that are predestinated unto life, God, before the foundation of the world was laid, according to his eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of his will, hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory...
Page 260 - From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it ; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores : they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment.
Page 345 - Kent. Vex not his ghost. O, let him pass! He hates him That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.
Page 348 - Poor naked wretches, wheresoe'er you are, That bide the pelting of this pitiless storm, How shall your houseless heads and unfed sides, Your loop'd and window'd raggedness, defend you From seasons such as these ? O, I have ta'en Too little care of this ! Take physic, pomp ; Expose thyself to feel what wretches feel, That thou mayst shake the superflux to them, And show the heavens more just.
Page 389 - When all aloud the wind doth blow, And coughing drowns the parson's saw, And birds sit brooding in the snow, And Marian's nose looks red and raw, When roasted crabs hiss in the bowl, Then nightly sings the staring owl, Tu-whit; Tu-who, a merry note, While greasy Joan doth keel the pot.