But though the Former of these two explications of Blackness be that, by which we shall Endeavour to give an Account of it, yet as we said, we shall not Absolutely Reject this Latter, partly because they both Agree in this, that Black Bodies Reflect but Little of the Light that falls on them, and partly because it is not Impossible, that in some Cases both the Disposition of the Superficial particles, as to Figure and Position, and the Yielding of the Body, or some of its Parts, may joyntly, though not in an Equal measure concurr to the rendring of a Body Black.
"Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours (1664)"
Robert Boyle
The rigid Jews persuaded themselves that these traditional explications are of divine origin.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli
For some unaccountable reason, I was not any more impressed by Norris' conclusions than by Ray's playful explications, and I was taken with a desire to be alone with the problem.
"The Voodoo Gold Trail"
Walter Walden