That this is the case, moreover, appears to be the general belief of spiritists on the subject. In the sense, then, in which "a talisman" connotes a material object of such a nature that by its aid the powers of discarnate intelligences may become operative on material things, we might apply the term "talisman" to the nervous system of a medium: but then that would be the only talisman. Consequently, even if one is prepared to admit the whole of modern spiritistic theory, nothing is thereby gained towards a belief in talismans, and no light is shed upon the subject.英文原著 · 《Bygone Beliefs》
The best materials I have hitherto been able to discover are fire-stone, and common bricks and mortar. Both these materials are, fortunately, very cheap; and as to their comparative merits, I hardly know to which of them the preference ought to be given.英文原著 · 《ESSAYS-1》
.March 29,1905 821,627 Making Metallic Flakes or Scales . .March 29,1905 827,717 Making Composite Metal . .March 29,1905 839,371 Coating Active Material with Flake-like Conducting Material. .March 29,1905 854,200 Making Storage Battery Electrodes. .March 29,1905 857,929 Storage Battery Electrodes . March 29, 1905 860,195 Storage Battery Electrodes . April 26, 1905 862,145 Process of Making Seamless Tubular Pockets or Receptacles for Storage Battery Electrodes . April 26, 1905 839,372 Phonograph Records or Blanks .英文原著 · 《Edison, His Life and Inventions》
Well, the 19th century made progress--the first progress after "ages and ages"--colossal progress. In what? Materialities. Prodigious acquisitions were made in things which add to the comfort of many and make life harder for as many more. But the addition to righteousness? Is that discoverable? I think not. The materialities were not invented in the interest of righteousness; that there is more righteousness in the world because of them than there, was before, is hardly demonstrable, I think.英文原著 · 《Letters Vol. 5》
It should collect, also, all material relative to the children of the city. It should have reports of settlements, institutions, summer camps and homes, day nurseries, work with foreigners, mounted maps of the location of schools and playgrounds, copies of the child labor law, compulsory education act, in fact, any information obtainable about the conditions of the child life of the city. Such material will draw interested people to the library and thus open up opportunities for further cooperation.英文原著 · 《Library Work with Children》
when it comes to cottage cheese expiration dates, And "B," You can't get attached to material things.美剧 · 《2 Broke Girls》
It means that your material things are literally attached to your head.美剧 · 《2 Broke Girls》
Bill Stearn bribed a company official in exchange for material inside information.美剧 · 《Billions》
You need evidence -- Bobby Axelrod trading material nonpublic information -- and you need it in a week.美剧 · 《Billions》