1 But possessing all the grand distinctive features of the leviathan, most naturalists have recognised him for one.
2 I have had controversies about it with experienced whalemen afloat, and learned naturalists ashore.
3 Assuredly, we must conclude so, if we are to credit the accounts of such gentlemen as Pliny, and the ancient naturalists generally.
Moby Dick By Herman MelvilleContext Highlight In CHAPTER 105. Does the Whale's Magnitude Diminish?—Will He... 4 For the highest clouds cannot rise above two miles, as naturalists agree, at least they were never known to do so in that country.
5 I believe that naturalists call this bird Caracara Polyborus; it belongs to the order of the Apicides, and to the family of the vultures.
Les Misérables 2 By Victor HugoContext Highlight In BOOK 3: CHAPTER I—THE WATER QUESTION AT MONTFERMEIL 6 With the exception of Mr. Frankland, of Lafter Hall, and Mr. Stapleton, the naturalist, there are no other men of education within many miles.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 2. The Curse of the Baskervilles 7 There is this naturalist, Stapleton, and there is his sister, who is said to be a young lady of attractions.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 6. Baskerville Hall 8 Your net and box would have told me as much," said I, "for I knew that Mr. Stapleton was a naturalist.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 7. The Stapletons of Merripit House 9 The naturalist's angry gestures showed that the lady was included in his displeasure.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 9. The Light upon the Moor [Second Report of Dr. ... 10 All my unspoken instincts, my vague suspicions, suddenly took shape and centred upon the naturalist.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 12. Death on the Moor 11 The moon shone upon him, and I could distinguish the dapper shape and jaunty walk of the naturalist.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 12. Death on the Moor 12 Resisting Stapleton's offer of hospitality, Holmes and I set off to Baskerville Hall, leaving the naturalist to return alone.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 12. Death on the Moor 13 Looking over, I saw the naturalist pause at the door of an out-house in the corner of the orchard.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In Chapter 14. The Hound of the Baskervilles