1904
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From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
ArchitectsnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
completely unclothed
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
CannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
COMPETITIONnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
door-face
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From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading He had just switched on the electric light over his head.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He looked sterner and older; he looked very worried, fretful, exhausted.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading He looked sterner and older; he looked very worried, fretful, exhausted.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just switched on the electric light over his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He had just switched on the electric light over his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had just switched on the electric light over his head.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just switched on the electric light over his head.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He had just switched on the electric light over his head.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked sterner and older; he looked very worried, fretful, exhausted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He looked sterner and older; he looked very worried, fretful, exhausted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had just switched on the electric light over his head.
make a painting
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
the season of growth
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
make square
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading He looked sterner and older; he looked very worried, fretful, exhausted.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading He had just switched on the electric light over his head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
precisely as stated
From this reading He looked sterner and older; he looked very worried, fretful, exhausted.
a Caucasian
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The addition of the triumphant initials (indicating that George had kissed the rod of the Royal Institute of British Architects in order to conquer) had put the sign as a whole out of centre, throwing it considerably to the right on the green door-face.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the small and bare room, on an evening in earliest spring in 1904, sat George at the customary large flat desk of the architect.
the words that are spoken
From this reading COMPETITION I On the face of the door on the third floor of the house in Russell Square the words 'G.E. Cannon' appeared in dirty white paint and the freshly added initials 'A.R.I.B.A.' in clean white paint.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading He looked sterner and older; he looked very worried, fretful, exhausted.
