Another advantage resulting from the division of labour is, the saving of that portion of time which is always lost in changing from one occupation to another.
This experiment was made at the establishment of Mr Clowes, in Stamford Street.
When it is stated that the tables thus computed occupy seventeen large folio volumes, some idea may perhaps be formed of the labour.
But I had no such feeling; and having procured a complete copy of the whole work, I called with it on Mr Knight, of Pall Mall East, whom until that day I had never seen, and with whom I had never previously had the slightest communication.
I therefore directed the sabre battalion of the regiment, followed by that portion of it armed with revolving rifles, to dash forward in column, cut off these videttes before they could cross the stream, and then gather them in.
The restoration of each part of his body to that portion of the universe to which it was akin, pleased his fancy.
That portion of the universal soul which of yore dwelt in Roxana, and now in you, Melissa, has also vanquished the pain which has embittered my life.
Thus, every portion of a man is restored to that portion of the universe to which it belongs; and of himself, his own essence, nothing remains but one part what that is called is a great secret.
That portion of the interior of a spiral shell which can be seen by looking into the aperture.
That portion of the natural shore on the outside of the embankment which receives the stock of waves and deadens their force.
Mudge and Featherstonhaugh have been surveyed westward from the meridian line to the highlands near the head waters of the Aroostook, and the necessary data obtained for the construction of a correct map of that portion of country.
That portion of an electrical apparatus, in which is the inducing charge or current.
That portion of a rotating piece, as a shaft, axle, spindle, etc.
That portion of the Army of the Potomac not engaged in guarding lines of communication was on the northern bank of the Rapidan.
Up to that time it had been the policy of our army, certainly of that portion commanded by me, to protect the property of the citizens whose territory was invaded, without regard to their sentiments, whether Union or Secession.
That's so," muttered Mr. Brown, who appeared to deeply sympathize with the speaker in that portion of his narrative.
I have every reason to think so, and if I don't, I shall be forced to give up that portion of the show, although I should think that it was very effective, if I may judge from the remarkable antics of the coveys.
It would ill beseem you to strive to do me harm in the parish were my ministrations are welcome, as appealing to that portion of the people who follow the godly Luther.
That portion of them subsequently known as Holland, which was first invaded and peopled by the Northmen of Walcheren, became almost entirely Protestant, while Belgium, which was originally Celtic, remained Catholic.
The superiority is attributable not so much to physical energy, activity and perseverance, as to the improvement of that portion of the man which lies above the eyes.
With care and with skill in its use I can see no end to the productiveness of that portion of your land which is fit for cultivation.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "that portion" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
