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... head ? Have pati- ence , says the little Philosopher , and I will tell you , but pray behave with good manners , Master Wilson , and don't laugh at every thing you cannot comprehend . This difficul ty is solved , and all the seeming ...
... head ? Have pati- ence , says the little Philosopher , and I will tell you , but pray behave with good manners , Master Wilson , and don't laugh at every thing you cannot comprehend . This difficul ty is solved , and all the seeming ...
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... heads , though the earth is round ; and though their heels are opposite ours , they are in no more danger of falling into the mighty space beneath them , than we are of falling ( or rather rising , I must call it here ) up to the moon ...
... heads , though the earth is round ; and though their heels are opposite ours , they are in no more danger of falling into the mighty space beneath them , than we are of falling ( or rather rising , I must call it here ) up to the moon ...
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... distance from us every way , and ap- pears to meet the sky which forms this beau- tiful arch or concave over our heads . The Heavens declare the glory of GoD , and the firmament Of the Universe, particularly of the Solar System.
... distance from us every way , and ap- pears to meet the sky which forms this beau- tiful arch or concave over our heads . The Heavens declare the glory of GoD , and the firmament Of the Universe, particularly of the Solar System.
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... head the earth . When I place the ivory ball in a direct line between my eye and the candle , it appears all dark , because the enlightened part is opposite the candle ; but if I move the ball a little to the right , I perceive a streak ...
... head the earth . When I place the ivory ball in a direct line between my eye and the candle , it appears all dark , because the enlightened part is opposite the candle ; but if I move the ball a little to the right , I perceive a streak ...
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... head , and hides his face ; for a gentleman always looks in the face of his superior when he talks to him , and behaves with openness and freedom . I venerate Mr. Galaxy for his virtues and amiable character , as highly as any of you ...
... head , and hides his face ; for a gentleman always looks in the face of his superior when he talks to him , and behaves with openness and freedom . I venerate Mr. Galaxy for his virtues and amiable character , as highly as any of you ...
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