The Geometrical Companion, in which the Elements of Abstract Geometry are Familiarised, Illustrated, and Rendered Practically Useful, Etc |
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... Wishes Improbable Wishes Kindred Wishes Unexpected Wishes Nursing A Broken Heart Open Wounds Back In The Saddle Secrets Revealed Dangerous Dangerous Deceit Dangerous Attraction Dangerous Abduction Wish Me A Cowboy Her Haven Fragile ...
... Wishes Improbable Wishes Kindred Wishes Unexpected Wishes Nursing A Broken Heart Open Wounds Back In The Saddle Secrets Revealed Dangerous Dangerous Deceit Dangerous Attraction Dangerous Abduction Wish Me A Cowboy Her Haven Fragile ...
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"The Wishing Pages: A Journey of Wishes, Friendship, and Boundless Magic" Roli. Preface Welcome to the Preface of " The Wishing Pages . " Before you embark on this magical journey , I invite you to join me in a moment of reflection ...
"The Wishing Pages: A Journey of Wishes, Friendship, and Boundless Magic" Roli. Preface Welcome to the Preface of " The Wishing Pages . " Before you embark on this magical journey , I invite you to join me in a moment of reflection ...
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... wishes were, her voice was like a melody: kind and understanding. With eyes full of knowledge, she pushed, "Make a smart choice." Leo paid close attention, and the words "These wishes can change your life in ways you can't even imagine ...
... wishes were, her voice was like a melody: kind and understanding. With eyes full of knowledge, she pushed, "Make a smart choice." Leo paid close attention, and the words "These wishes can change your life in ways you can't even imagine ...
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... wishes to wish the constrained djinni free. But no human had been willing to surrender the power of controlling a djinni. Instead, attracted like flies to a carcass, the evil men killed to possess the djinni bottles and then wreaked ...
... wishes to wish the constrained djinni free. But no human had been willing to surrender the power of controlling a djinni. Instead, attracted like flies to a carcass, the evil men killed to possess the djinni bottles and then wreaked ...
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... wish revoke, Recall the words I rashly spoke, And to relieve you from this evil, I WISH THE PUDDING AT THE DEVIL ! Obedient to this prudent wish, The pudding fell, and in its dish Flew up the chimney as it came, And thus restor'd the ...
... wish revoke, Recall the words I rashly spoke, And to relieve you from this evil, I WISH THE PUDDING AT THE DEVIL ! Obedient to this prudent wish, The pudding fell, and in its dish Flew up the chimney as it came, And thus restor'd the ...
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ABCD abstract Art adjacent angles adjacent sides altitude angle BAC Astronomy base bevel blade breadth bricks centre chord circle circular arch circumference Consequently construction corresponding sides curve describe the circular diagonal diameter distance divided draw drawn edge equiangular equilateral triangle Euclid's Elements exactly equal example feet former Geometry given point given right line gonal greater half a right height Hence inches instrument internal angles joining latter LEARNER lelogram length likewise linear unit manner measure method middle point number of equal observed pair parallel parallelogram perpendicular pieces practical PROB problem Pythagoras radius ratio rectangle rectangular rectilineal figure rendered respectively equal right angles right line intersect round square square-feet square-inches square-yards straight line suppose surface tangent TEACHER Thales theorem tremity triangle ABC triangular upright utility vertex wheel whole yards
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Page 13 - If two triangles have two sides of the one equal respectively to two sides of the other, but the included angle of the first greater than the included angle of the second, then the third side of the first is greater than the third side of the second. Given A ABC and A'B'C...
Page 106 - If there be two straight lines, one of which is divided into any number of parts, the rectangle contained by the two straight lines is equal to the rectangles contained by the undivided line, and the several parts of the divided line.
Page 67 - In any right-angled triangle, the square which is described on the side subtending the right angle is equal to the squares described on the sides which contain the right angle.
Page 66 - If two triangles have two angles of the one equal respectively to two angles of the other, the third angles are equal.
Page 160 - If the square described on one of the sides of a triangle be equal to the squares described on the other two sides of it, the angle contained by these two sides is a right angle.
Page 87 - A rectilineal figure is said to be described about a circle, when each side of the circumscribed figure touches the circumference of the circle. 5. In like manner, a circle is said to be inscribed...
Page 23 - When a straight line standing on another straight line, makes the adjacent angles equal to one another, each of these angles is called a right angle ; and the straight line which stands on the other is called a perpendicular to it.
Page 129 - FGL have an angle in one equal to an angle in the other, and their...
Page 120 - There are two Causes of Beauty, natural and customary. Natural is from Geometry, consisting in Uniformity (that is Equality) and Proportion. Customary Beauty is begotten by the Use of our Senses to those Objects which are usually pleasing to us for other Causes, as Familiarity or particular Inclination breeds a Love to Things not in themselves lovely. Here lies the great Occasion of Errors; here is tried the Architect's Judgment: but always the true Test is natural or geometrical Beauty.
Page 120 - Beauty is a harmony of objects, begetting pleasure by the eye. There are two causes of beauty, natural and customary. Natural is from GEOMETRY, consisting in uniformity (that is, equality) and proportion. Customary beauty is begotten by the use of our senses...