Modern thermodynamics was established when it was at last recognized that heat is energy, linked to the vibration of atoms.
Sumner heard the news and was delighted, though he despaired that the decree was not promulgated immediately and, when it was at last declared on Sept. 22, lamented that it would not take effect until Jan . 1 , 1863one hundred days away.
On the other hand, the anciently allowable practice of parents becoming sponsors for their own children, though gradually becoming obsolete, seems to have lingered until the 9th century, when it was at last formally prohibited by the Council of Mainz (813).
When it is at last unveiled, many suspect it will be used primarily as a vehicle to impose various environmental obligations on utilities, rather than as a way of introducing competition quickly.
"It was at the last, ultimate moment when he said, 'Yes, I'll resign.' ".
Bedford's valiant defence was at last broken when captain Horstmann dived over from close range.
Patient is happily expecting to be relieved at last when he crawls into a nice cold grave.
While their league record is much the same as it was at this stage last season, when 15 matches had also brought them 36 points, the number of times they are having to come from behind to get a result is surely a sign that the old omnipotence is getting a bit rusty.
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It was resumed when he was, at last, invited to be captain.
After failing to advance beyond the second round in the NCAA tournament the last two years despite being a predicted Final Four team, Calipari's Minutemen are at last peaking when it really matters.
