chimneypiece

Example Sentences

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The huge chimneypiece was cracked, though, and the hearth was empty.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

He drew back from her, and leaned against the chimneypiece and looked at her more intently than before.

From The Immortal Moment The Story of Kitty Tailleur by Sinclair, May

He began to speak as he neared the architectural chimneypiece, merely throwing the words at J. Howard as he passed.

From The High Heart by King, Basil

He had wished for salamanders, which were very popular at Villers-Cotterêts, being the crest of François I., and who had them sculptured on every chimneypiece in the château.

From Dumas' Paris by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

"There's certainly something to be said for keeping a revolver," observed Uvo, eyeing the brace now lying on the cast-iron chimneypiece.

From Witching Hill by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)