baignoire

Example Sentences

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On raising the latch and crossing the threshold, one experienced precisely the same impression as when one enters at the theatre into a grated baignoire, before the grating is lowered and the chandelier is lighted.

From Les Misérables by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

He observed that Valentin de Bellegarde had taken his place in the baignoire of Mademoiselle Nioche, behind this young lady and her companion, where he was visible only if one carefully looked for him.

From The American by James, Henry

"And whom do you suspect?" she asked, her eyes foraging an opposite baignoire.

From Eden An Episode by Saltus, Edgar

Newman at last made his way out, and in doing so he passed beneath the baignoire of Mademoiselle Noemie.

From The American by James, Henry

"You mean the young lady below stairs, in a baignoire in a pink dress?" said Newman.

From The American by James, Henry