mantelshelf
Americannoun
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mantelshelvesEtymology
Origin of mantelshelf
Example Sentences
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Nine years away from the West End stage, frolicsome Actress Sarah Churchill buckled down for her mantelshelf solo as the protagonist in a forthcoming production of Sir James Barrie's Peter Pan.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indeed, one could hardly believe two whole hours had elapsed when Miss Kenton looked up at the clock on the mantelshelf and said she would have to be returning home.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
He broke from his trance, took the lamp out of her hold, set it on the mantelshelf, and returned to her without a word.
From "Persons Unknown" by Tracy, Virginia
Got out my dearest little Sammy's picture and placed it on my mantelshelf.
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe
Gordon was leaning against the mantelshelf above her, and his eyes met her inquiring gaze.
From A Romance of Wastdale by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
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