- Nov 2017
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Transcendental
Interesting how the meaning of this has changed over time. It seems it used to be related to Geometry. Now, the main definition of transcendental is "relating to a spiritual or nonphysical realm." However, if you look further there is a mathematical definition, as well: "(of a number, e.g., e or π) real but not a root of an algebraic equation with rational roots." This does not seem to do with geometry
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James River company.
The James River company was actually just a company for literally the James River. It was a canal company and all they owned and business was concerned was the James River it seems.
- Jake Keating
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- Sep 2017
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engagements2017-18.as.virginia.edu engagements2017-18.as.virginia.edu
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the French is the language of general intercourse among nations, and as a depository of human Science is unsurpassed by any other language living or dead:
I thought this was very interesting and highlights a difference in the world from when this document was written to now, as French is no longer the language of general intercourse. English has taken its place.
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Belle Lettres
In French, Belle Lettres translates to "beautiful writing". Belle Lettres refers to a type of writing that has a unique style and tone that is easy to read. However, Belle Lettres can also just be an all-encompassing term referring to literary forms that don't fall into other categories
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