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... tion of sinell less so than the dog tribe . Their most obtuse sense is that of taste . In fact , the tongue of these animals is as much an organ of mastication as of taste ; its sharp and horny points , inclined back- wards , being used ...
... tion of sinell less so than the dog tribe . Their most obtuse sense is that of taste . In fact , the tongue of these animals is as much an organ of mastication as of taste ; its sharp and horny points , inclined back- wards , being used ...
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... tion ; and his sharp and long claws are curved . He can only move on the ground by pulling himself along by some inequalities on the surface , therefore on a smooth floor he is wretched . He is intended to pass his life constantly ...
... tion ; and his sharp and long claws are curved . He can only move on the ground by pulling himself along by some inequalities on the surface , therefore on a smooth floor he is wretched . He is intended to pass his life constantly ...
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... tion of the ears , almost all that he thinks or means . Why is it a good sign for a horse to carry one ear forward and the other backward , when on a journey ? Because this stretching of the ears in contrary di- rections , shows that he ...
... tion of the ears , almost all that he thinks or means . Why is it a good sign for a horse to carry one ear forward and the other backward , when on a journey ? Because this stretching of the ears in contrary di- rections , shows that he ...
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... tion . The latter often join their late companions and are never again observed voluntarily to return to the domestic state . These wild troops often re- turn again with a threatening aspect , sweeping round the caravan , or hovering ...
... tion . The latter often join their late companions and are never again observed voluntarily to return to the domestic state . These wild troops often re- turn again with a threatening aspect , sweeping round the caravan , or hovering ...
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... tion . Blumenbach . - Why cannot birds be so correctly said to sing as to whistle ? Because natural singing is an exclusive privilege of man . Blumenbach . - Why do the notes of different species of birds vary ? Because , probably , of ...
... tion . Blumenbach . - Why cannot birds be so correctly said to sing as to whistle ? Because natural singing is an exclusive privilege of man . Blumenbach . - Why do the notes of different species of birds vary ? Because , probably , of ...
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Seite 119 - In his domesticated state, when he commences his career of song, it is impossible to stand by uninterested. He whistles for the dog ; Caesar starts up, wags his tail, and runs to meet his master. He squeaks out like a hurt chicken ; and the hen hurries about, with hanging wings and bristled feathers, clucking to protect her injured brood. The barking of the dog, the mewing of the cat, the creaking of a passing wheelbarrow, follow with great truth and rapidity.
Seite 240 - A fire devoureth before them; and behind them a flame burneth: the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them.
Seite 240 - They shall run like mighty men ; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break their ranks, neither shall one thrust another.
Seite 211 - The sense of death is most in apprehension ; And the poor beetle that we tread upon, In corporal sufferance finds a pang as great As when a giant dies.
Seite 100 - Yet if we could scorn Hate, and pride, and fear: If we were things born Not to shed a tear, I know not how thy joy we ever should come near. Better than all measures Of delightful sound, Better than all treasures That in books are found, Thy skill to poet were, thou scorner of the ground! Teach me half the gladness That thy brain must know, • Such harmonious madness From my lips would flow, The world should listen then, as I am listening now.
Seite 189 - A day with not too bright a beam, A warm, but not a scorching sun, A southern gale to curl the stream, And (Master) half our work is done.
Seite 200 - Allowing him a breath, a little scene, To monarchize, be fear'd and kill with looks, Infusing him with self and vain conceit, As if this flesh which walls about our life Were brass impregnable, and humour'd thus Comes at the last and with a little pin Bores through his castle wall, and farewell king!
Seite 85 - Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times ; and the turtle, and the crane, and the swallow, observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.
Seite 83 - Tis silence all, And pleasing expectation. Herds and flocks Drop the dry sprig, and, mute-imploring, eye The falling verdure. Hushed in short suspense, The plumy people streak their wings with oil, To throw the lucid moisture trickling off, And wait the approaching sign, to strike at once Into the general choir.
Seite 118 - While thus exerting himself, a bystander, destitute of sight, would suppose that the whole feathered tribes had assembled together on a trial of skill, each striving to produce his utmost effect, — so perfect are his imitations. He many times deceives the sportsman, and sends him in search of birds that perhaps are not within miles of him, but whose notes he exactly imitates. Even birds themselves are frequently imposed on by this admirable mimic, and are decoyed by the fancied...