The boy's holyday book. [Another]1845 |
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... centre of its head . It is an unpleasant fish to angle for ; for , by its gorging the bait and hook , you are continually obliged to use your disgorger . However , by thrusting the forked end of the hook downward , and holding the line ...
... centre of its head . It is an unpleasant fish to angle for ; for , by its gorging the bait and hook , you are continually obliged to use your disgorger . However , by thrusting the forked end of the hook downward , and holding the line ...
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... centre , on to either end of a stout cord , with a knot well secured at each end . The cord should be somewhat longer than the breast of the swimmer is wide , so as to admit of the corks floating round to his back . The swimmer is to ...
... centre , on to either end of a stout cord , with a knot well secured at each end . The cord should be somewhat longer than the breast of the swimmer is wide , so as to admit of the corks floating round to his back . The swimmer is to ...
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... centre of gravity of each case , where you nail and tie a stick , which should be one - third of an inch broad at ... centres : at the opposite sides of the cases , at each end , bore a hole close to the clay with a gimblet , the size of ...
... centre of gravity of each case , where you nail and tie a stick , which should be one - third of an inch broad at ... centres : at the opposite sides of the cases , at each end , bore a hole close to the clay with a gimblet , the size of ...
Стр. 84
... centre ; then from one hole to the other draw a right line . This line divide into three equal parts ; bore two holes ; then from these holes to the other two , lead a quick - match , over which paste a thin paper . When you fire ...
... centre ; then from one hole to the other draw a right line . This line divide into three equal parts ; bore two holes ; then from these holes to the other two , lead a quick - match , over which paste a thin paper . When you fire ...
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... centre of the clay to the com- position a vent - hole of common proportion , which must be primed and capped as before . These cases are sometimes filled with Chinese fire : in this case the clay must not be used , but filled the same ...
... centre of the clay to the com- position a vent - hole of common proportion , which must be primed and capped as before . These cases are sometimes filled with Chinese fire : in this case the clay must not be used , but filled the same ...
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Стр. 73 - The exercise of swimming is one of the most healthy and agreeable in the world. After having swam for an hour or two in the evening, one sleeps coolly the whole night, even during the most ardent heat of summer. Perhaps, the pores being cleansed, the insensible perspiration increases and occasions this coolness.
Стр. 76 - ... its weight consequently in a great measure supported by it, the face will remain above water quite free for breathing, will rise an inch higher every inspiration, and sink as much every expiration, but never so low as that the water may come over the mouth.
Стр. 106 - If a lost ball be called, the striker shall be allowed six runs; but if more than six shall have been run before "Lost ball...
Стр. 74 - I was drawn along the surface of the water in a very agreeable manner. Having then engaged another boy to carry my clothes round the pond...
Стр. 75 - ... a proper posture, and would be still, and forbear struggling; yet, till you have obtained this experimental confidence in the water, I cannot depend on your having the necessary presence of mind to recollect that posture and the directions I gave you relating to it. The surprise may put all out of your mind.
Стр. 107 - ... the ball be out of the bowler's hand; he shall not by any noise incommode the striker; and if any part of his person be over or before the wicket, although the ball hit it, the striker shall not be out.
Стр. 75 - ... that you cannot but by active force get down to the egg. Thus you feel the power of the water to support you, and learn to confide in that power ; while your endeavours to overcome it, and...
Стр. 108 - The ball must be hit before the Bounds to entitle the Striker to a run, which run cannot be obtained unless he touch the bowling stump or crease in a line with his bat, or some part of his person, or go beyond them, returning to the popping crease as at Double Wicket, according to the 21st law.
Стр. 75 - I would the more earnestly press you to the trial of this method, because, though I think I satisfied you that your body is lighter than water, and that you...
Стр. 106 - After the ball shall have been finally settled in the wicketkeeper's or bowler's hand, it shall be considered dead; but when the Bowler is about to deliver the ball, if the Striker at his wicket go outside the popping crease before such actual delivery, the said Bowler may put him out, unless (with reference to the 21st law) his bat in hand, or some part of his person, be within the popping crease.