1851
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1855
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
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make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
arbitrationsnounUS /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃənz/
plural of “arbitration” — (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
ArchitectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
ArchitecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
Barry's
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From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
of short duration or distance
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
one or the other of two
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
ExpositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIFE.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
LeedsnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading GENERAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIFE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
absolutely essential
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
not any; not one
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading GENERAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIFE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GENERAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIFE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
by chance
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
ProfessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading GENERAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIFE.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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ScientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
term of address for a man
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SocietiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Public action--His natural dislike of publicity--His characteristics as a Commissioner--Royal Academy--Scheme for Architectural Education--Royal Institute of British Architects--Scientific Societies--Royal Commission of 1851--Exposition Universelle of 1855--Professional arbitrations at Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Leeds--St. Paul’s Cathedral Committee.
St
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
carry out
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
Universelle
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
which person or people
From this reading But no man, who takes a leading position, has either the power or the right to refuse what is absolutely necessary for collective life and action.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The labour bestowed on such work is perhaps less effective, certainly it is less definite in its results.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading To the description already given of Sir Charles Barry’s architectural works, it is necessary to add a brief notice of the various public commissions and duties in which he was called upon to take part.
