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... kind of spurious addition and no true repair ; and that with time this grew worse and worse , till at last it ended in none at all . But these opinions are very frivolous and ignorant . time of growth and youth all the parts of animals ...
... kind of spurious addition and no true repair ; and that with time this grew worse and worse , till at last it ended in none at all . But these opinions are very frivolous and ignorant . time of growth and youth all the parts of animals ...
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... kind of death , but of such only as are caused , not by violence , but by privation and want . For these alone relate to the decay of the ' body from age . 15. Inquire into the point of death and the porches which on all sides lead to ...
... kind of death , but of such only as are caused , not by violence , but by privation and want . For these alone relate to the decay of the ' body from age . 15. Inquire into the point of death and the porches which on all sides lead to ...
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... kind of vol- untary detention . This continuance is likewise invited in two ways ; namely , if the spirit itself be not very impetuous or pungent , and if moreover it be not much excited by the external air to come forth . Therefore ...
... kind of vol- untary detention . This continuance is likewise invited in two ways ; namely , if the spirit itself be not very impetuous or pungent , and if moreover it be not much excited by the external air to come forth . Therefore ...
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... kind trees that have an acid fruit are longer - lived than those with a sweet one . A Major Observation . Aristotle has noted well the distinction between plants and animals , as regards alimentation and reno- vation , namely , that the ...
... kind trees that have an acid fruit are longer - lived than those with a sweet one . A Major Observation . Aristotle has noted well the distinction between plants and animals , as regards alimentation and reno- vation , namely , that the ...
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... kind not only prevents the corn from rotting , but preserves freshness and checks desiccation ; because , as was before remarked , the discharge of the watery humour , which is accelerated by the motion and the wind , preserves the oily ...
... kind not only prevents the corn from rotting , but preserves freshness and checks desiccation ; because , as was before remarked , the discharge of the watery humour , which is accelerated by the motion and the wind , preserves the oily ...
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