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

The ceiling was begrimed with smoke and dirt, cobwebs not only decorated the cornices and the carved figures on the chimneypiece, but much of the panelling on the walls themselves was cracked and broken.

From Pharos, The Egyptian A Romance by Boothby, Guy

Mais regardez ce 246 beau gar�on leaning against the chimneypiece.

From Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2) by Trollope, Frances Milton

A tall, massive man, in evening dress, leaned with an elbow on the chimneypiece, his head lightly resting on his hand, one foot on the edge of the fender.

From At Large by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

At a quarter past seven, by the cuckoo clock on the chimneypiece, there came a knock at the outer door of the room which opened on the street.

From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.