"Magnetically" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... velocity attained by the car would, of course, depend on the number and power of the solenoids. If, for example, each solenoid communicated to the car a velocity of nine yards per second, a thousand solenoids, each magnetically stronger than another in going from breech to muzzle, would be required to give a final velocity of five miles a second. In such a case, the length of the barrel would be at least 1,000 yards. Economy and safety would determine the best proportions for the gun, but we are now considering ...
— A Trip to Venus • John Munro
... think you at all objectionable, Mr Gresham, as a member of society; on the contrary, I think you charming; though I do feel that, magnetically, we are wide as the poles asunder! Oh, believe me, we have no grounds of common sympathy, either in matters of philosophical, political, or religious thought—and above all, in art! You seem to lack that enthusiasm for humanity which could alone constitute an affinity between us. ...
— Fashionable Philosophy - and Other Sketches • Laurence Oliphant
... drew her as it were magnetically. With a swift, impulsive movement she raised herself, gave herself to him, hiding her face still more ...
— Charles Rex • Ethel M. Dell
... hat and was hanging them up when his roving glance was caught and held magnetically by two large squares of cardboard tacked to the two coat-room doors. The one on the left-hand door bore the word "In" in big black letters, and the one on the right-hand door flaunted the equally ...
— Tales of the Jazz Age • F. Scott Fitzgerald
... the desk in the metal-walled office stood up smiling as the three men entered, offered his hand to each, and shook hands warmly. "Sit down, gentlemen," he said, gesturing toward three solidly built chairs that had been anchored magnetically to the ...
— Anything You Can Do ... • Gordon Randall Garrett |
