Encyclopædia Britannica: or, A dictionary of arts and sciences, compiled by a society of gentlemen in Scotland [ed. by W. Smellie]. Suppl. to the 3rd. ed., by G. Gleig, Volume 5 |
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... principal penman , and upon this occa- fion he defended its principles and provifions with all the zeal of a parent . In a fpeech of confiderable length he exhibited an able retrofpect of the system , both political and commercial , of ...
... principal penman , and upon this occa- fion he defended its principles and provifions with all the zeal of a parent . In a fpeech of confiderable length he exhibited an able retrofpect of the system , both political and commercial , of ...
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... principal business is to look after the wine , plate , & c . BUTLERAGE of wine , is a duty of 2s . for every ton of wine imported by merchant ftrangers ; being a compofition in lieu of the liberties and freedoms grant- ed Batment ed to ...
... principal business is to look after the wine , plate , & c . BUTLERAGE of wine , is a duty of 2s . for every ton of wine imported by merchant ftrangers ; being a compofition in lieu of the liberties and freedoms grant- ed Batment ed to ...
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... principal works are , 1. A fmall but ex- cellent Hebrew grammar ; the best edition of which is that of Leyden in 1701 , revifed by Leufden , 2. A treasure of the Hebrew grammar . 3. A Hebrew con- cordance , and feveral Hebrew lexicons ...
... principal works are , 1. A fmall but ex- cellent Hebrew grammar ; the best edition of which is that of Leyden in 1701 , revifed by Leufden , 2. A treasure of the Hebrew grammar . 3. A Hebrew con- cordance , and feveral Hebrew lexicons ...
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... principal of which is defigned for the captain or commander . In fhips of the line this chamber is furnished with an open gallery in the fhip's ftern , as alfo a little gallery on each quarter . apartments where the inferior officers or ...
... principal of which is defigned for the captain or commander . In fhips of the line this chamber is furnished with an open gallery in the fhip's ftern , as alfo a little gallery on each quarter . apartments where the inferior officers or ...
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... principal perfons usually carry a fmall piece in their mouths , which is a continued cordial , and gives their breath a very sweet smell . It is a highly valuable medicine , alfo , in all nervous complaints ; and is esteemed a prolonger ...
... principal perfons usually carry a fmall piece in their mouths , which is a continued cordial , and gives their breath a very sweet smell . It is a highly valuable medicine , alfo , in all nervous complaints ; and is esteemed a prolonger ...
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Page 397 - If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them ; Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled, notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body ; what doth it profit ? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
Page 2 - Though equal to all things, for all things unfit, Too nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit : For a patriot, too cool ; for a drudge, disobedient ; And too fond of the right to pursue the expedient.
Page 396 - Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the apostles...
Page 397 - Let your light fo Ihine before men, that they may fee your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Page 102 - Hermippus Redivivus : or, the Sage's Triumph over Old Age and the Grave ; wherein a method is laid down for prolonging the life and vigour of man ; including a commentary upon an ancient inscription, in which this great secret is revealed, supported by numerous authorities ; the whole interspersed with a great variety of remarkable and well-attested relations.
Page 21 - Latin ; but my girl sung a song which was said to be composed by a small country laird's son, on one of his father's maids, with whom he was in love ; and I saw no reason why I might not rhyme...
Page 146 - CANTIDM; an ancient territory in South Britain, whence the English word Kent is derived, supposed to have been the first district which received a colony from the continent The situation of Cantium occasioned its being much frequented by the Romans, who generally took their way through it in their marches to and from the continent. Few places in Britain are more frequently mentioned by the Roman writers than Portus Rulupensis.
Page 227 - O Pallas, thou hast failed thy plighted word, To fight with caution, not to tempt the sword. I warned thee, but in vain, for well I knew What perils youthful ardour would pursue ; That boiling blood would carry thee too far ; Young as thou wert in dangers, raw to war. O curst essay of arms, disastrous doom, Prelude of bloody fields and fights to come.
Page 15 - ... four or five inches diameter at the mouth, having the bottom taken off, and the sides well fixed in the clay rammed close about it. Within the pot is a brown water, Thick as puddle, continually forced up with a...
Page 2 - Townshend to lend him a vote; Who, too deep for his hearers, still went on refining, And thought of convincing, while they thought of dining; Though equal to all things, for all things unfit, Too nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit: For a patriot...