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Meanings of bacon in English
English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning (1561-1626)
English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292)
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Examples for "Francis Bacon"
Examples for "Francis Bacon"
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Other forces besides the empiricism of Francis Bacon converged on this development.
2
Once upon a time, there was a famous artist called Francis Bacon.
3
He referred to Hobbes as Leviathan; and to Francis Bacon, as Verulamius.
4
The subject is dealt with in Francis Bacon's Novum Organum, especially ii.
5
Sir Francis Bacon is an interesting and endearing fellow in many respects.
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A few months later, he was made a peer with the title of Baron Verulam.
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He had been created Baron Verulam.
3
Bacon, Francis, Baron Verulam, Viscount St Albans (1561 - 1626) and Baconianism
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Bacon chose the name of Baron Verulam from the name of the old Roman city Verulamium which was afterwards called St. Albans.
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Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam and Viscount St. Albans, is called by one of his contemporaries, "the eloquentest man in England."
Usage of bacon in English
1
The company, which processes pork and bacon products, currently employs 26 people.
2
Good solid bacon and cabbage medicine that is always there when needed.
3
Remove bacon strips from pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
4
The Admiral selected the grilled kidney and bacon, then asked Bond, 'Wine?'
5
Swift's recently impregnated its wrapping paper with extracts of ham and bacon.
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And then unmistakably Keith caught the scent of bacon in the air.
7
The odor of steaming coffee and frying bacon was in the air.
8
If you run out of bacon just repeat with new strip bacon.
9
Higher costs for important ingredients like beef and bacon also dented profits.
10
Salads with cheese, bacon bits, and high-calorie dressings are NOT health foods.
11
Hayden was cooking up bacon and bagels long past their sell-by date.
12
The landlady re-appeared at that moment, bringing in the traditional bacon omelette.
13
When the bacon was gone, Duck punched Young Griff in the shoulder.
14
Just looking at the bacon left on the platter made me nauseous.
15
You can also add bacon and cheese too for something extra special.
16
The animal suggested bacon and hominy and hoe-cake, everything except the ghostly.
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