The Edinburgh Review: Or Critical Journal, Том 78A. Constable, 1843 |
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... light , " to the glimmering 6 snow - blink of the winter . We understand the meaning of the word darkness in this country ; and I would , nevertheless , prefer obscureness , as a word of more accurate signification . Candles are lit up ...
... light , " to the glimmering 6 snow - blink of the winter . We understand the meaning of the word darkness in this country ; and I would , nevertheless , prefer obscureness , as a word of more accurate signification . Candles are lit up ...
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... light ; the clouds are high above , and few in number ; the stars shine bright in the firmament . It is true that this half - obscure serves for no purpose , as far as the economy of artificial light is concerned ; but it is equally ...
... light ; the clouds are high above , and few in number ; the stars shine bright in the firmament . It is true that this half - obscure serves for no purpose , as far as the economy of artificial light is concerned ; but it is equally ...
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... light , we should be apt to conclude that neither of the commanders of the two ships could bring themselves to publish any narrative because the object of the expedition had not been successfully accomplished - the very worst reason ...
... light , we should be apt to conclude that neither of the commanders of the two ships could bring themselves to publish any narrative because the object of the expedition had not been successfully accomplished - the very worst reason ...
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... light red currant ; and , in consequence of its ' colour , may be seen at the bottom of the water , when the fish itself can with difficulty be perceived . ' The little fish has a very singular appearance when first excluded . The head ...
... light red currant ; and , in consequence of its ' colour , may be seen at the bottom of the water , when the fish itself can with difficulty be perceived . ' The little fish has a very singular appearance when first excluded . The head ...
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... light of the illuminated gravel will be reflected from the scales of the fish and give them a clear appearance , while no such effect will be produced in the overshadowed part . If this difference of colour exists in the fish when taken ...
... light of the illuminated gravel will be reflected from the scales of the fish and give them a clear appearance , while no such effect will be produced in the overshadowed part . If this difference of colour exists in the fish when taken ...
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