Chambers's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People ...Appleton, 1864 |
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... sometimes as an appendage of Canada , and some- times as an appendage of Newfoundland . It is at present believed to be in the latter position . LA'BRADORITE , or LABRADOR STONE , a LABRADO'R ( Port . terra labarador , cultivable land ...
... sometimes as an appendage of Canada , and some- times as an appendage of Newfoundland . It is at present believed to be in the latter position . LA'BRADORITE , or LABRADOR STONE , a LABRADO'R ( Port . terra labarador , cultivable land ...
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... sometimes to be seen in immense numbers , which , from ignorance of their usefulness , have sometimes been regarded with a kind of superstitious dread . Several species are abundant in Britain , and the largest of these ( C. septem ...
... sometimes to be seen in immense numbers , which , from ignorance of their usefulness , have sometimes been regarded with a kind of superstitious dread . Several species are abundant in Britain , and the largest of these ( C. septem ...
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... sometimes like teeth of a comb . Many of the L. feed on decaying animal or vegetable matter , but some on leaves or flowers ; the latter are generally of brilliant metallic colours ; the former , black or brown . The larvæ are soft ...
... sometimes like teeth of a comb . Many of the L. feed on decaying animal or vegetable matter , but some on leaves or flowers ; the latter are generally of brilliant metallic colours ; the former , black or brown . The larvæ are soft ...
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... sometimes equalling the body of the insect in size . The colours are generally rich . The species are Lantern - Fly ( Fulgora laternaria ) . The natives of the warmest parts of the world . name L. was originally given to F. laternaria ...
... sometimes equalling the body of the insect in size . The colours are generally rich . The species are Lantern - Fly ( Fulgora laternaria ) . The natives of the warmest parts of the world . name L. was originally given to F. laternaria ...
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... sometimes appears crystallised in rhombic dodecahedrons , its primitive form . It is found in primitive limestone and in granite ; in Siberia , China , Tibet , Chili , & c . The finest speci- mens are brought from Bucharia . The Greeks ...
... sometimes appears crystallised in rhombic dodecahedrons , its primitive form . It is found in primitive limestone and in granite ; in Siberia , China , Tibet , Chili , & c . The finest speci- mens are brought from Bucharia . The Greeks ...
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第 39 頁 - English law larceny is defined to be the unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with intent to deprive the right owner of the same and to make them the property of the taker.