A portable cyclopædia; or, Compendious dictionary of arts and sciences1810 |
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... less than the skylark , the colours are paler , and the voice less varied , but sweet . 4. The campestris has half of the chief feathers of the wings brown , except two which are white , and the throat and breast yellowish . 5. The acid ...
... less than the skylark , the colours are paler , and the voice less varied , but sweet . 4. The campestris has half of the chief feathers of the wings brown , except two which are white , and the throat and breast yellowish . 5. The acid ...
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... less , then the frac tion is called proper , being less than unit . A mixed quantity consists of an integer and a fraction ; thus , 3 , and 4 + 2 1 Problem 1. To reduce a mix d quantity te an improper fraction . Rule . Multiply the ...
... less , then the frac tion is called proper , being less than unit . A mixed quantity consists of an integer and a fraction ; thus , 3 , and 4 + 2 1 Problem 1. To reduce a mix d quantity te an improper fraction . Rule . Multiply the ...
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... less ; and if there is no remainder , the less is the common measure : but if there be a re- mander , divide the last divisor by it ; and so continue till no remainder is left , and the last divisor will be the common mea- sure required ...
... less ; and if there is no remainder , the less is the common measure : but if there be a re- mander , divide the last divisor by it ; and so continue till no remainder is left , and the last divisor will be the common mea- sure required ...
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... less solid when the joints of mortar are too large . Of the apertures in walls the first are doors . External doors should be but few , and seldom less than four feet and a half in breadth in middling sized buildings . Double doors are ...
... less solid when the joints of mortar are too large . Of the apertures in walls the first are doors . External doors should be but few , and seldom less than four feet and a half in breadth in middling sized buildings . Double doors are ...
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... less than the Corinthian pedestals . Of the diminution of Columns . Columns are generally diminished one- sixth part of their lower diameter , the di- minution commencing at one third part of their height . Some architects allow a small ...
... less than the Corinthian pedestals . Of the diminution of Columns . Columns are generally diminished one- sixth part of their lower diameter , the di- minution commencing at one third part of their height . Some architects allow a small ...
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