hearthstone

Example Sentences

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For the next century or so, the rubble provided doorsteps and hearthstone for the local populace and mortar for the building trade, while the Turkish garrison used the carved figures for target practice.

From New York Times

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the items include a rectangular ceramic vessel, tool fragments, arrowheads, and hearthstones as well as animal bones and remains of plants likely used for food, medicine and fuel.

From Washington Times

Young people must have fun and relaxation somewhere; if they do not find it at their own hearthstones, it will be sought at other and perhaps less profitable places.’”

From Scientific American

What a thrill though today to sleep literally steps away from the hearthstone of a rich living culture and discover its past not completely buried, but finally celebrated.

From Forbes

It was dusk, and the dogs lay beside him on the warm hearthstones.

From Literature