Nothing can be more dramatically effective than the scene in which these last props of his age are torn from the desolate old man.
Nor did early Rome owe the extent of her conquests to any cause moreeffective than the unlicensed discretion reposed by the senate in the general.
It was beset with observers; but the most effective work was done in Iowa.
Delaunay was not then the inventor or discoverer of tidal friction; he merely displayed it as an effective cause of change.
The first really effective astronomical periodical was the Monatliche Correspondenz, started by Von Zach in the year 1800.
Definite knowledge on the subject, however, made little advance beyond the point to which it was brought by Huggins's early experiments until spectroscopic photography became thoroughly effective as a means of research.
Atmospheric diffusion may indeed, under favouring circumstances, be effective in deceptively enlarging solar appendages; but always to a very limited extent.
The diversion of his powers, however, from purely abstract studies stimulated their effective exercise, and constituted him one of the founders of meteoric astronomy.
Almost as effective in promoting the interests of science as the valuable work actually done by him, was the influence of his genial personality.
This type of mill presents more effective wind receiving or working surface when in the wind, and less surface exposed to storms when out of the wind, than any other type of mill.
To Galvan is ascribed the firsteffective production on the Mexican stage of Mexican subjects.
Beneath their quaint garb and solemn faces, there frequently was found a deep sense of humour, all the more effective when expressed in their peculiar form of speech.
The concave lens corrects the colour or chromatic aberration of the other, and leaves about one-half of the refracting power of the convex lens as the effective magnifying power of the compound lens.
This is a second optical arrangement by Mr. Rose for showing spectral illusions; and it is superior to the last, inasmuch as it offers to the public lecturer a mosteffective means of presenting these deceptions to a large audience.
A law, then, not being able to represent the aspirations of all, can be made effective on those who would infringe it only by fear of punishment.
It was neither flexible nor delicate; but in the hands of Dryden, even more than in those of Davenant, it became an incomparably vigorous and effective weapon of declamation.
In this sense, comparison is criticism; and to compare with increased intelligence, with a clearer consciousness of the end in view, is to reform criticism itself, to make it a keener weapon and moreeffective for its purpose.
In this book will be found definite suggestions for training the mind in accurate thinking and the power of clear and effective statement.
Does he proceed in the most effective manner possible?
Galvanization of the brain is a remedy chiefly employed in true migraine, and is certainly veryeffective in that disease.
We ought never to commence with a larger dose than one-sixth of a grain; but very often as little as one-twelfth of a grain will give effective relief, and in not very severe cases it is well worth while to try this smaller quantity.
The only effective prophylaxis, therefore, is the adoption of such general measures as will raise the whole tone of nervous health.
Renewed experience has taught me however, that, though its use is restricted, it is extremely effective if given in appropriate cases and in the right manner.
The next influence which we shall mention as undoubtedly very effective in assisting the production of neuralgia in certain cases is that of anaemia and mal-nutrition generally; but it is not necessary to dwell on this at any length.
Of the female subjects, one was a married woman, who accused her husband of impotence, and from her account it would certainly appear that effective connection had never taken place; the hymen was completely destroyed, however.
When this is the case, we shall find the internal use of twenty and thirty grain doses of muriate of ammonia by far the most effective remedy.
Samuel Reynolds Hole, Dean of Rochester, England, was not only an effective preacher and popular lecturer, but likewise the author of fascinating books, composed of reminiscences and shrewd and witty comments upon men and affairs.
But to such as are about to select the sites of their future homes, it is important to study what can best embellish them in the most effective shade and ornament.
Much in the effective disposition of trees around the dwelling will thus depend upon the character of the country seen from it, and which should control to a great extent their position.
But on account of poor equipment and repeated change of commanders nothing effective was done.
France and England seemed unwilling to render him effective help.
Having exhausted her stock of torpedoes, and making only one effective hit, she was on her way home.
Her alert commander had noticed a suspicious movement amongst the irregular line of battered German war-ships, now almost within effective torpedo range.
These last were the only Northerners who yielded anything to the Southern slaveholders that was not absolutely necessary; and yet they were the forefathers of the most determined and effective foes that slavery ever had.
To make the upper house effective as a checking branch, it should be so constituted to as have a personal interest in checking the other branch; it should be a senate for life, it should be rich, it should be aristocratic.
Arguments of this kind are common enough even at the present day, andeffective too, among that numerous class of men with narrow minds and selfish hearts.
They appeared to possess but one ray of light-fire; this had an effective radius of ten miles.
On each of the platforms we had mounted a projector of higher power than the hand cylinders, although of course of much less effective range than those the Mercutians had used in Wyoming.
These projected a beam not over four inches broad and had an effective range of about five hundred feet.
Its beam was about twenty inches wide, its effective radius something like a thousand feet.
I found this defense the height of simplicity, and for its purpose as effective as it well could be.
To fly sufficiently high for safety directly over the Mercutians appeared difficult, since the light-fire already had proveneffective at a distance of several miles at least.
The first one that had appeared, it was judged, had the longest effective radius of them all.
In her opinion having to depend upon one's self to decide courses of action as much as you do in farm life, gives one backbone and trains one to rely upon self and to be an effective leader.
She on her part was one of the most loyal and most refined of women, the mother of wonderful children, and the very effective though unencouraged worker by his side for many years.
To show how this instinct has been made effective in one home I quote, with kind permission, a play made by one little girl of eleven years old.
Community spirit has reached such a height now that effective meetings in the interest of Good Roads are being held.
In other words the social contact possible where many young people are brought together has such power to quicken energy and to incite noble rivalries that it alone becomes one of the most effective means of education.
But one would think that this peculiarity would aid system; to know all in a month what is to be available for twelve should be the most effective basis for a wise plan.
No effective justice has ever yet been done to the lower portion of the Thames.
The singular spire of Bampton Church is seen from Radcot Bridge, the view from which also includes Faringdon Hill, and some effective wooded heights around.
The village and even its church are half-hidden in foliage, and there is an effective background formed by the plantations of Basildon Park.
The style which Wren chose for his additions requires greater space for its effective display than he had at disposal; consequently, the buildings round the Fountain Court suffer from the contracted area of the quadrangle.
He played Tyke as probably no other man ever played that character; nor was he less effective in the monstrosities of the stage, Caliban being one of his pet parts, and Pan another.
The Diana water is very pretty in its way; but it is not the most effective climax.
A little below the bridge the picturesque materials of the weir are stored when not in use, and the rymers are piled in a stack close to the spot where they sometimes even now do effective service.
Dark brown of hue, and not unpicturesque of contour, Boyle Farm stands amid effective masses of foliage, its sloping lawn dipping down to the channel formed by a miniature eyot which screens it somewhat from view.
The poor Reichs Army nominally makes a figure this Year, but nominally only; the effectivepart of it, now and henceforth, being Austrian Auxiliaries, and the Reichs part as flaccid and insignificant as ever.
If capital would smoke this in his cigar and labour the same in his pipe, the soothing effects might tend to more amicable and effective use of what is now dissipated energy.
Bennie knew that in his hands were very strong cards, and he was casting about in his mind for the most effective mode of playing them.
Besides, Zephyr and Bennie were his stanch friends; the recovery of the safe and the putting it in evidence at the most effective moment was their work.
She considers reconstruction the most pressing part of reparation, because it is the most effective way to combat the hatred and misery caused by the war.
The consideration of effective penalties was postponed, and the Germans were invited to attend in London in a month’s time to convey their answer by word of mouth.
The effective clauses are to be found mainly in the Annex.
As a Theatrical term, a part with plenty of FAT in it, is one which affords the actor an opportunity of effective display.
Better, however, than waiting until symptoms appear is the modern way of giving every child a physical examination at stated intervals, a practice already common in public schools where effective health work is carried on.
After the enema is finished give the bedpan immediately; the enema will, however, be moreeffective if retained a few minutes.
During his first few months crying is a child's only means of expression, and he quickly learns to make effective use of his limited opportunities.
It should appeal to men and to women who are interested in maintaining the health of their neighborhoods and communities and in affordingeffective cooperation to the public health authorities.
The following is a simple but effective device to increase humidity: Roll an ordinary desk blotter into a cone about 8 inches in diameter at the base, and keep it constantly submerged for about one inch in a dish of water.
Moreover, its use gives a false sense of security, so that really effective measures like sunning, airing, and scrubbing are likely to be neglected.
The enemy's effective force was estimated at nearly 2,500 men, and, supported as they were by a neighbouring fortress, it required no little daring to pursue them on their own ground with such unequal numbers.
Your artillery must be more numerous and effective than any the enemy can bring, and your store of ammunition will enable you to harass him continually, without leaving much to chance.
