Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

United States mathematician and astronomer noted for his works on navigation (1773-1838)

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

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From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading [Sidenote: CRITIC OF IVORY AND POISSON.]

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

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From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a person of French nationality

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading [Sidenote: “I HAVE GOT IT!”]

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From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading [Sidenote: “I HAVE GOT IT!”]

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading [Sidenote: “I HAVE GOT IT!”]

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading [Sidenote: CRITIC OF IVORY AND POISSON.]

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

in like or similar manner

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

plural of “mathematician” — a person skilled in mathematics

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

the force of workers available

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

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From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

as follows

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

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From this reading [Sidenote: CRITIC OF IVORY AND POISSON.]

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

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From this reading [Sidenote: CRITIC OF IVORY AND POISSON.]

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He stands as critic between two of the eminent men of science of that day—Messrs. Ivory and Poisson, the former an Englishman, the latter a Frenchman; and in reference, likewise, to a difficult subject, namely, the revolution or the turning of a fluid mass upon its own axis, as our earth does.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Commentary continued; second volume.—Discussion between the English and French mathematicians; Dr. Bowditch’s criticisms.—Errors in La Place in regard to the earth, &c.—Third volume; motions of the moon.—Fourth volume; many errors discovered in it.—Halley’s Comet.—Curious phenomena of capillary attraction.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading In the second volume of the Commentary, Dr. Bowditch makes very copious notes, in which he shows a perfect knowledge of the works of the chief mathematicians of Europe.