doorstone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of doorstone
Example Sentences
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She turned Selim’s head at a little intersecting trail, and rode considerably out of her way to pass the old Bonbright place and brood upon its darkened windows and grass-besieged doorstone.
From Judith of the Cumberlands by Alice MacGowan
He stopped a moment before her on the doorstone and drew the quick breath of the haste of his coming.
From Country Neighbors by Alice Brown
There was a step on the doorstone, and Caroline came in.
From Country Neighbors by Alice Brown
I mean, this necklace, as an object, is of no more importance, really, than that doorstone out there.
From The Prisoner by Alice Brown
Mr. Armstrong stood upon the doorstone below, looking outward, waiting.
From Faith Gartney's Girlhood by A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) Whitney
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