Soane

[ sohn ]

noun

1. Sir John, 1753–1837, English architect.

Soane

/ səʊn /

noun

1. SoaneSir John17531837MBritishARCHITECTURE: architect Sir John. 1753–1837, British architect. His work includes Dulwich College Art Gallery (1811–14) and his own house in Lincoln's Inn Fields, London (1812–13), which is now the Sir John Soane's Museum

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The Kurds are a fine, self-respecting race and it was easy to understand Soane's enthusiasm for them.

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As soon as we got a foothold in the Kurdish Hills, Soane was sent up to administer the captured territory.

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It was there that Soane administered his stern but practical justice, for he thoroughly understood how to handle these men.

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The Soane Museum is further westward, and is differentiated from two similarly built neighbours by a slightly projecting frontage.

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Soane sat there, asleep, and odorous of alcohol, his flushed face buried in his arms.

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