If the moon attracted the centre of gravity of the earth and all its particles with equal and parallel forces, the whole system of the earth and the waters that cover it, would yield to these forces with a common motion, and the equilibrium of the seas would remain undisturbed.
(the moon; attracted; the centre of gravity of the earth and all its particles with equal and parallel forces) (the waters; cover; it) (the whole system of the earth and the waters; would yield; with a common motion) (the equilibrium of the seas; would remain; undisturbed)
the moon the waters the whole system of the earth and the waters the equilibrium of the seas
attracted cover would yield would remain
the centre of gravity of the earth and all its particles with equal and parallel forces
it
with a common motion
undisturbed