aerophone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of aerophone
Example Sentences
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Presently, however, he discovered the figure of Stella seated in her accustomed place by the desolate-looking stone altar, whereon stood the box containing the aerophone that they had used in their experiments.
From Stella Fregelius by Henry Rider Haggard
Of course these statements concerning the aerophone and its capabilities were reported all over the world and much criticised—very roughly in some quarters.
From Stella Fregelius by Henry Rider Haggard
Afterwards came the natural results; the great aerophone company was floated, in which Morris as vendor received half the shares—he would take no cash—which shares, by the way, soon stood at five and a quarter.
From Stella Fregelius by Henry Rider Haggard
He may explain further that when he drafted this book, now some five years ago, instruments of the nature of the "aerophone" were not so much talked of as they are to-day.
From Stella Fregelius by Henry Rider Haggard
Mary, it may be remembered, by some fortunate chance, made the suggestion as to the substance of the receiver, which turned the aerophone from a great idea into a practical reality.
From Stella Fregelius by Henry Rider Haggard
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