A thousand notable things, embracing a collection of scarce receipts, &c. To which are added, The century of inventions, by the marq. of Worcester, 1655 ; and a discourse on the emigration of British birds |
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... side of the nose , in quick motion , represent the word and . A fillip or flirt with the thumb and second finger of the right hand , is used to signify that the spelling of a word has been completed . It is hoped , that this art of ...
... side of the nose , in quick motion , represent the word and . A fillip or flirt with the thumb and second finger of the right hand , is used to signify that the spelling of a word has been completed . It is hoped , that this art of ...
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... sides is a door hanging on hinges , and kept open by a thin iron rod running from one to the other , and fasten- ed ... side . If the wind be very strong , the door opposed to the wind becomes close , while the opposite one is opened as ...
... sides is a door hanging on hinges , and kept open by a thin iron rod running from one to the other , and fasten- ed ... side . If the wind be very strong , the door opposed to the wind becomes close , while the opposite one is opened as ...
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... a tin funnel the broad side downwards , and the steam will come through the nozzle of the funnel ; then hold your mouth over the steam till it has gone down your throat . N. B. Be careful that you do not put your 12 THE FIRST BOOK OF.
... a tin funnel the broad side downwards , and the steam will come through the nozzle of the funnel ; then hold your mouth over the steam till it has gone down your throat . N. B. Be careful that you do not put your 12 THE FIRST BOOK OF.
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... it , of six inches deep ; over this they place the head knocked out , and then make a small wooden trough for the passage of the bees ; this is transfixed through a hole cut through each side of the 14 THE FIRST BOOK OF.
... it , of six inches deep ; over this they place the head knocked out , and then make a small wooden trough for the passage of the bees ; this is transfixed through a hole cut through each side of the 14 THE FIRST BOOK OF.
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Thousand notable things. transfixed through a hole cut through each side of the tub , at such a height as to lay on ... sides , must every year increase , wherever the example is followed . 36. To Purify Water for Domestic and other ...
Thousand notable things. transfixed through a hole cut through each side of the tub , at such a height as to lay on ... sides , must every year increase , wherever the example is followed . 36. To Purify Water for Domestic and other ...
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