English has alternating stress patterns that indicate whether related words are nouns (first syllable stressed) or verbs (second syllable stressed):
Noun: récord
Verb: recórd(x)
My fucking god!! This is why English does the thing!!!!
contract
contract
FINALLY IT MAKES SENSE
it’s the most subtle difference but it’s beautiful.
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I was surprised no one brought up the theory that Mrs. Hudson’s evil husband might be the Hudson from Gloria Scott. I think it’s mentioned in the Baring-Gould annotated editions. Perhaps that is how ACD Mrs. Hudson and Sherlock met? And perhaps this means that BBC Victor Trevor is from Florida?
^^^^this
Polygons measuring spoon
what the fuck is this sorcery
Genius
Brilliant!
Yes, brilliant genius sorcery, AND I MUST HAVE ONE! o/
A double-sided bookmark I made maybe two-ish years ago for the Breadcrumbs Artbook. I think it was inspired by The Wild Swans? It’s been a while since I dug this up from my archives, haha.
Holmes is a bit on edge in ‘The Final Problem’ and briefly takes refuge in Watson’s kitchen. Being chased by assassins will do that to a man.
Lady Karasu 