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seven 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one and is a prime number 2. a numeral, 7, VII, etc., representing this number 3. the amount or quantity that is one greater than six seven symbolizes good luck in ancient and modern societies. [World Culture: Jobes, 1421–1422] See : Luck, Good How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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By giving the balloon these cubic dimensions, and filling it with hydrogen gas, instead of common air--the former being fourteen and a half times lighter and weighing therefore only two hundred and seventy-six pounds--a difference of three thousand seven hundred and twenty-four pounds in equilibrium is produced; and it is this difference between the weight of the gas contained in the balloon and the weight of the surrounding atmosphere that constitutes the ascensional force of the former. If you will serve me for seven years,' said the dragon, I will lead you through the midst of the army so that no one shall catch you. It was the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five. |
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