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... its operations ; to verify general conclusions by fit inductions ; to prove what really is the centre and source of motion and change , and what is inertly and passively moved ; is a slow , dry , laborious INTRODUCTORY ESSAY . iii.
... its operations ; to verify general conclusions by fit inductions ; to prove what really is the centre and source of motion and change , and what is inertly and passively moved ; is a slow , dry , laborious INTRODUCTORY ESSAY . iii.
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... proved his integrity under severe and repeated trials . He was among the seven Bishops who were imprisoned for refusing to authorize the Declaration of Liberty of Conscience ; yet he stuck to James in his adversity , and died a Non ...
... proved his integrity under severe and repeated trials . He was among the seven Bishops who were imprisoned for refusing to authorize the Declaration of Liberty of Conscience ; yet he stuck to James in his adversity , and died a Non ...
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... proved , and therefore ought not to be believed . So long indeed , as he condescended to write in masquerade , and to veil his serious purpose with a ridiculous vizard , it seems to have been the wish of the government to let him escape ...
... proved , and therefore ought not to be believed . So long indeed , as he condescended to write in masquerade , and to veil his serious purpose with a ridiculous vizard , it seems to have been the wish of the government to let him escape ...
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... prove that the real author of the Iliad was no other than Solomon , Benltey declared , " that he understood Greek as well as an Athenian cobler . " We are inclined to believe that an Athenian cobler would have puzzled Bentley himself ...
... prove that the real author of the Iliad was no other than Solomon , Benltey declared , " that he understood Greek as well as an Athenian cobler . " We are inclined to believe that an Athenian cobler would have puzzled Bentley himself ...
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... proved - first , that it was ipso facto void ; and secondly , that , supposing it to be now in force , it was in the power of the crown to vacate it at pleasure . It is clear , that if her Majesty will maintain her prerogative , it is ...
... proved - first , that it was ipso facto void ; and secondly , that , supposing it to be now in force , it was in the power of the crown to vacate it at pleasure . It is clear , that if her Majesty will maintain her prerogative , it is ...
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