The efficiency of the instrument will also depend upon the accuracy with which the piston fits the bottom and sides of the barrel. When the piston is depressed to the bottom, it is considered in theory to be in absolute contact, so as to exclude every particle of air from the space between it and the bottom.

Cassius... set tyrants over all Syria.

Coordinate term: direct democracy

His thought is tied, the curving prow Of motion moored to rock; And minutes burst upon a brow Insentient to shock.