pair of stairs
Example Sentences
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"Yes, sir, Mr. Marston, Number Seven, up one pair of stairs."
From Willing to Die by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
About 11 o’clock at night I was sent under a strong guard, up three pair of stairs in Scotland Yard, into a very small chamber.
From Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader by Manly, Louise
When he was told at Garraway's that 'twas all lost, "Why," said he, "'tis but going up five thousand pair of stairs more."
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
Why does a woman residing up a pair of stairs remind you of a goddess?
From The Handbook of Conundrums by Ordway, Edith B.
A stanch-looking pair of stairs led down to it.
From Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands by Butterworth, Hezekiah
