This reduces the number of stars available for navigation to within very narrow limits, for there are only 142 stars all told which are of the third magnitude or brighter.
"Lectures in Navigation"
Ernest Gallaudet Draper
This reduces considerably the work the cone belt has to do, saves power, and gives more accurate winding and evener and better work.
"Illustrated Catalogue of Cotton Machinery"
Howard & Bullough American Machine Company, Ltd.
A man may spend his money, and in proportion as he spends it he reduces his principal.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter