The Modern Preceptor ; Or, a General Course of Education, Volume 1Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, 1810 |
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... given unit , as three quarters of a pound , the number is called a fraction ; and when the quantity consists of entire units and parts of an unit , the number expressing it is said to be fractional , as nineteen and nine - tenths ...
... given unit , as three quarters of a pound , the number is called a fraction ; and when the quantity consists of entire units and parts of an unit , the number expressing it is said to be fractional , as nineteen and nine - tenths ...
Page 188
... given ; and in the second case for 313 , to have subtracted from the last product , twice the quantity given . When the mutiplier is very large , you may multiply by 10 , and that product again by 10 , to obtain 100 times the number ...
... given ; and in the second case for 313 , to have subtracted from the last product , twice the quantity given . When the mutiplier is very large , you may multiply by 10 , and that product again by 10 , to obtain 100 times the number ...
Page 202
... given is perform- ed , producing a quotient of tuns 23 .. 05 .. 1 .. 14 .. 07 and a remainder of 26 , which being of the last denomina- tion , ounces , will be equal to 1 lb. 10 oz . This remainder might be still brought into drachms ...
... given is perform- ed , producing a quotient of tuns 23 .. 05 .. 1 .. 14 .. 07 and a remainder of 26 , which being of the last denomina- tion , ounces , will be equal to 1 lb. 10 oz . This remainder might be still brought into drachms ...
Page 203
... given sum , as in the margin , multiply the 63 pounds by 20 , the num- ber of shillings in 1 pound ; tak- ing in the 15 shillings of the sum given to be reduced ; by which the product comes to be 1273 shillings . This sum is next to be ...
... given sum , as in the margin , multiply the 63 pounds by 20 , the num- ber of shillings in 1 pound ; tak- ing in the 15 shillings of the sum given to be reduced ; by which the product comes to be 1273 shillings . This sum is next to be ...
Page 204
... given : Lastly , divide the shillings thus found , by 20 , the number of shillings in 1 pound , when the remain- der will be 15 shillings ; and the result of this Reduction will be , that 61224 farthings are equal to 15306 pence , 1275 ...
... given : Lastly , divide the shillings thus found , by 20 , the number of shillings in 1 pound , when the remain- der will be 15 shillings ; and the result of this Reduction will be , that 61224 farthings are equal to 15306 pence , 1275 ...
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Page 98 - John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water : but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose : he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire...
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Page 98 - Now, when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said. Thou art my beloved Son ; in thee I am well pleased.
Page 91 - Which of them, is he or she ?" 9. As the pronoun relative has no distinction of number, we sometimes find an ambiguity in the use of it : as when we say, " The disciples of Christ, whom we imitate ;" we may mean the imitation either of Christ, or of his disciples. The accuracy and clearness of the sentence, depend very much upon the proper and determinate use of the relative, so that it may readily present its antecedent to the mind of the hearer or reader, without any obscurity or ambiguity.
Page 97 - And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins ; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Page 269 - Thus, that the square of the hypothenuse of a right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides, was an experimental discovery, or why did the discoverer sacrifice a hecatomb when he made out its proof ?
Page 85 - The middle condition seems to be the most advantageously situated for the gaining of wisdom. Poverty turns our thoughts too much upon the supplying of our wants, and riches upon enjoying our superfluities ; and, as Cowley has said in another case, " It is hard for a man to keep a steady eye upon truth, who is always in a battle or a triumph.
Page 88 - And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee ? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
Page 90 - It is requisite that the language of an heroic poem should be both perspicuous and sublime. In proportion as either of these two qualities are wanting, the language is imperfect.