| 单词 | reading desk |
| 释义 | > as lemmasreading desk reading desk n. a desk for supporting a book while it is being read, spec. a lectern; (also) a proof-reading desk. ΘΚΠ society > communication > book > receptacle for books > [noun] > book-rest reading desk1637 book rest1642 reading stand1730 reading table1749 book board1775 1637 P. Heylyn Antidotum Lincolniense ii. viii. 121 You would now shew an Altar neere the Reading Deske, in hope the Reading Deske may one day become an Altar. 1789 Times 3 Apr. 2/1 (advt.) Repository of Designs for every Article of Household Furniture..displaying a great Variety of patterns for Chairs..Library Tables, Reading Desks, Chests of Drawers. 1806 Times 21 Nov. 3/4 The villains..made off with two of the Minister's surplices, the sacrament linen, the gold fringe belonging to the pulpit, and the reading desk. 2003 M. Belson On the Press p. xi After about two years as a compositor apprentice I was transferred to a reading-desk. < as lemmas |
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