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... mean the substance of all things , or that of which all bodies are composed , in whatever form or manner they may present themselves to our senses ; for this top , that ivory ball , the hill before us , and all things you see , are made ...
... mean the substance of all things , or that of which all bodies are composed , in whatever form or manner they may present themselves to our senses ; for this top , that ivory ball , the hill before us , and all things you see , are made ...
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... This difficul ty is solved , and all the seeming confusion which you apprehend of bodies flying off from each other is removed , by means of this at- traction and gravitation . Ask any of the sailors who 10 Of Matter and Motion .
... This difficul ty is solved , and all the seeming confusion which you apprehend of bodies flying off from each other is removed , by means of this at- traction and gravitation . Ask any of the sailors who 10 Of Matter and Motion .
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... curiosity that leads me to this enquiry , but a fervent desire to see only the skirts of thy glory , that I may magnify thy power and thy mercy to mankind . -22- OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM . NOW , by means Of the Universe . 21.
... curiosity that leads me to this enquiry , but a fervent desire to see only the skirts of thy glory , that I may magnify thy power and thy mercy to mankind . -22- OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM . NOW , by means Of the Universe . 21.
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... means of this Orrery , I will illustrate our Solar System ; which contains the sun ( marked a ) in the centre , and ... mean a small.
... means of this Orrery , I will illustrate our Solar System ; which contains the sun ( marked a ) in the centre , and ... mean a small.
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... mean a small bird roasting on a spit before a large fire . Would not you think it very absurd if the cook should endeavour to make the grate with a large fire move round the small bird on the spit ? Certainly I should , answers Tom ...
... mean a small bird roasting on a spit before a large fire . Would not you think it very absurd if the cook should endeavour to make the grate with a large fire move round the small bird on the spit ? Certainly I should , answers Tom ...
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