Vivian, in spite of his philosophy, felt the excitement of the moment. He has been growing worse lately and any excitement is dreadful for him. Mrs. Armstrong's air of excitement was very much in evidence. There was excitement on board of the Uncas the instant Clif's cry was heard.
Plaque or placque may refer to: 1  Commemorative plaque, a plate or tablet fixed to a wall to mark an event, person, etc. 2  Plaquette, a small plaque in bronze or other materials. 3  Memorial Plaque (medallion), issued to next-of-kin of dead British military personnel after World War 4  I. Plaque, a rectangular casino token.
(USA answer) The bottom of a door frame is usually called the threshold or doorsill. A sole plate is the first piece of wood that lays flat on its widest face at the bottom of a stud wall. Studs (usually 2x4's or 2x6's) rest vertically on the sole plate. It may be made of pressure treated wood to prevent decay or a specie that resists decay naturally such as cedar, or cypress, or redwood.