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Page 11
... means of the micropyle , but passing down the ovary wall and through the placenta , enters at the chalazal end of the ovule . Such a method of entrance is styled chalazogamic , in contrast to the porogamic or ordinary method of approach ...
... means of the micropyle , but passing down the ovary wall and through the placenta , enters at the chalazal end of the ovule . Such a method of entrance is styled chalazogamic , in contrast to the porogamic or ordinary method of approach ...
Page 21
... means of a rude spear with a flint head . It is probable , too , that the primitive harpooners were not signally successful in their efforts , and so set their wits to work to devise other means of getting at the abundant food which ...
... means of a rude spear with a flint head . It is probable , too , that the primitive harpooners were not signally successful in their efforts , and so set their wits to work to devise other means of getting at the abundant food which ...
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... means insignificant commonwealth , but also as a member of some group , all the influence through the medium of the Church , which , for all its fellows of which are closely allied in claims and responsibilities . insular character ...
... means insignificant commonwealth , but also as a member of some group , all the influence through the medium of the Church , which , for all its fellows of which are closely allied in claims and responsibilities . insular character ...
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... means of incantations . If the bamboo The name is also given to Zanzibar copal ( q.v. ) . ANIMISM ( from animus , or anima , mind or soul ) , according to the definition of Dr E. B. Tylor , the doctrine of spiritual beings , including ...
... means of incantations . If the bamboo The name is also given to Zanzibar copal ( q.v. ) . ANIMISM ( from animus , or anima , mind or soul ) , according to the definition of Dr E. B. Tylor , the doctrine of spiritual beings , including ...
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... means of six accents , one bar and a crotchet it is possible to note with sufficient precision the indica- tions of tone without which the Annamese words have no sense for the natives . Agriculture and other Industries . - The ...
... means of six accents , one bar and a crotchet it is possible to note with sufficient precision the indica- tions of tone without which the Annamese words have no sense for the natives . Agriculture and other Industries . - The ...
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