| 单词 | newel post |
| 例句 | Instead of newel posts at the bottom of the staircase, an intricately carved oak monkey clung to either end of the railing. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z Janie hung over the newel post thinking so long that she all but went to sleep there. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z Ishmael put his hand on the newel post at the bottom of the stairway, then removed it and shone the flashlight beam upward. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z At the newel post Janie whirled around and for the space of a thought she was lit up like a transfiguration. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z “If you’re not sure, start with your handrail and newel posts in your stairwell,” she says. 4 ways for homeowners to get the most out of trendy-but-timeless black 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z One luxuriated on a fluffy bedspread by a picture window overlooking Manhattan; another perched on a banister newel post, master of his empty household. Jean-Jacques Sempé, Cartoonist of Droll Whimsy, Dies at 89 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Twin elephants carry newel post lamps on the staircase. As the Tonys Head Uptown, Step Inside the United Palace ‘Dream World’ 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z That means stairways feature gleaming, lacquered newel posts in the shapes of an owl, a beaver or other Oregon wildlife. At least once in your life, you’ve got to ski Oregon’s Timberline 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z He’s the sort who stops to admire an original newel post or a carpenter’s miter work from 200 years ago. The New Kid Who Loves Old Houses 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z The 42-inch statue originally stood on a staircase newel post, brandishing a light fixture and probably had a twin in the room. Antiques: Mourning Jewelry, Pocket Watches, Jacob A. Holzer Sculpture 2012-09-21T05:20:20Z However, the newel post and railing had been replaced during a previous renovation and had a different stain that had yellowed over time, resulting in a kind of Franken-staircase. Renovating an old house shouldn't require sacrificing character 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z She paints portraits of people’s homes, focusing on one modest detail — a doorstop, a newel post or the fringed trim of a curtain. Anne Tyler’s ‘French Braid’ captures the avoidances and silences of family life 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The stairs that lead up to the second floor have an unusual handrail and newel post, together resembling a rolled-up piece of paper that has been partially unfurled. Early 20th-century house with modern updates lists for $2.5 million 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The Wares turned it back into a single-family home, keeping many of the historical details, such as the newel posts on the stairs, and making period-appropriate additions where they could. Victorian farmhouse and pre-Civil War barn for sale near downtown Hillsboro, Va 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z The interior of the Gaines street building retains much of its original layout as well as woodwork such as the central staircase with its newel post and spindles. Another buyer tries to save historic Davenport building 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z Its handrails — designed by local artists David and Eli Hess — are made of 129 balusters and newel posts, some new and some reclaimed from other buildings, but each different from the others. Other congregations moved to suburbs, but Baltimore’s Beth Am Synagogue celebrates $5.5 million overhaul in place 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z The staircase is traditional in design with an oak newel post and railings, and balusters painted white. An enclave for active seniors in Fairfax County 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z The handrail looks like the flat piece and the newel post like a thick scroll. Early 20th-century house with modern updates lists for $2.5 million 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z “The Historical Society has sales receipts for the purchase of 44,000 bricks, the marble front steps, and banister rails and newel posts used on the staircase inside.” Frozen in time: The rigors, and the rewards, of purchasing a historic home 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z It has pine floors, large windows, period trim and stairs with a carved wooden newel post. Looking to buy a home for $1.2 million? Here’s what you can expect to find. 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z The staircases’ custom-made balusters and newel posts are a nod to the original design of the houses. Capitol Hill townhouses can be home, office or both 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z I live alone these days, but I keep the hat Jim wore that night on a newel post at the house we shared. The Anniversary Malady 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z One unique piece that harkens to the home’s beginnings is a newel post lamp of a woman with an outstretched arm that Patrice Martin spent days searching for on eBay. Old West Michigan home restored in renovation 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z Many of the original interior architectural details remain, including an oak staircase with intricate newel post and beadboard, historic light fixtures and a dumbwaiter. Town common, hall named to national historic places list 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z With bare feet, he balanced on the lower lip of the banister and swiveled around the newel post; proving that even with his IQ, there’s still time to play. EXCHANGE: Bloomington boy competes on ‘Child Genius’ 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z As he was about to lay his hand on the newel post of the dilapidated stairs the floor dropped from under his feet and he was precipitated into the cellar. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z As I entered the hall my foot slipped on the marble tiling and I fell heavily against an exquisite bisque head standing on the newel post. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z There was the newel post opposite the front door at home. Black-Eyed Susan 2012-02-13T03:00:16.587Z The walls of the semicircular stairway are faced in glazed terra cotta all the way to the ceiling, the newel post covered with stars and a shimmering sunburst. | Orchard Beach, the Bronx: Streetscapes | A High-Minded Pavilion at Orchard Beach in the Bronx 2011-09-22T21:41:59Z Coming down stairs he passed Neale standing apart with his back against the newel post. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z Diana runs with her hunting dogs upon the newel post. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z A semicircular stairway, guarded by a carved oak rail, a newel post and a knight in armor, led to apartments above. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z Feeling the newel post to blame for her fall, she pounded it with both hands and kicked it with both feet. Black-Eyed Susan 2012-02-13T03:00:16.587Z The elaborately carved oak staircase, a gingerbread-like concoction of spindles and newel posts supporting a banister worn smooth by generations of hands, is also original to the house. | Mott Haven, the Bronx: Lair and Sanctuary in the South Bronx 2011-03-20T04:50:01Z Then she illustrated her ability for us, to almost knocking the newel post from its dignified position at the bottom of the stair. Memories of a Musical Life 2011-03-09T03:00:44.777Z The light was dim, coming from a globe held aloft by a figure that crowned the newel post. The Black Eagle Mystery 2011-03-07T03:00:12.497Z Between hoisting and pulling and Barbara's own dread of disobeying her, Alex got her sister into a kneeling position on the broad flat top of the newel post. Consequences 2011-01-14T03:00:53.047Z Susan had never thought anything about the newel post until one day, playing “lady come to see” with a shawl on for a long skirt, she had tripped and bumped her head against the post. Black-Eyed Susan 2012-02-13T03:00:16.587Z The balusters were usually beautifully carved and hand turned, with newel posts of graceful design; and sometimes even the risers showed carved effects. Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings 2011-01-11T03:00:35.147Z The stairs are wide, with white risers and mahogany treads, and the hand-rail is mahogany supported on white, turned balusters and a mahogany newel post. Remodeled Farmhouses He noticed, too, that Dr. Redding had descended the stairs and leant against the newel post. The Gray Mask Then she removed her hand from the newel post, which had steadied her, and drew herself erect with what seemed like a physical effort. Thirty So Susan put away her little bowl and went into the front hall to call upon her friend the newel post. Black-Eyed Susan 2012-02-13T03:00:16.587Z This small, red, white, and blue striped pole, with a newel post and no globe on the top, was used in Binghamton, New York. Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology On the newel post of the stairs were letters that Jonathan had just brought up from the post-office. Happy House She beheld the Colonel leaning against the newel post, looking up but not seeing her. The Co-Citizens The white baluster rail is matched by a handrail and supported by half a matching newel post; wherever the cornice breaks, it turns against itself. Seaport in Virginia George Washington's Alexandria She rarely passed the newel post without giving it a pat, and, sitting on the stairs, she and Flip and the newel post often had many a pleasant chat together. Black-Eyed Susan 2012-02-13T03:00:16.587Z Passing the newel post, she noticed the Continental bills. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 A flat sphere of solid wood tops the capital of the newel post. The Fairfax County Courthouse Hallam had been standing, leaning against the newel post, with his own too ready temper flaming within him. Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life For one instant hope gleamed athwart the stunning crash of his senses: he steadied himself on the newel post. Athalie The tall lamp on the newel post at the foot of the broad stairway gave enough light to show one where to walk; and just then the two prowlers asked for nothing more. Air Service Boys Flying for Victory or, Bombing the Last German Stronghold And the steward set the candlestick on the newel post of the stairway, and started for the door. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 Kathrien turned away and traced a pattern on the newel post with her slender fingers. The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play She sank weakly to the floor to lean her head despairingly against the heavy newel post of the stairway. The Heart of Arethusa Slap, slap, slap, something went against the newel post. The Cat in Grandfather's House Miss Pilgrim had just come to the newel post of the staircase, and when she looked into Daniel's face blushed like the red, red rose, losing her self-possession perceptibly more than Daniel. A Brace Of Boys 1867, From "Little Brother" The flame of the candle on the newel post was blown this way and that by the in-rushing wind. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 He stopped when he saw the group around the newel post. Mary Rose of Mifflin Parts were carried away as curiosities, and there were some beautiful carvings and fine newel posts that found a place in new homes as mementoes. A Little Girl in Old Salem But Owl flew over her head and was perched on the newel post when she arrived. The Cat in Grandfather's House Just as she reached the newel post the door opened. Rosemary We are seeing only half of it, and doubtless we shall find a similar newel post within the hidden room. The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont Aunt Kate shook her head when Mary Rose told what had happened and followed her up to look at the empty newel post. Mary Rose of Mifflin One winter afternoon a number of years ago a boy stood leaning against the iron newel post of the old house, smoking a cigarette. The Enchanted Canyon "Why were those newel posts oiled before they were set up?" The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) Eleanor turned around and crept back to the stairs; she caught at the newel post, and stood, gasping; then, somehow, she climbed up to her room. The Vehement Flame She did not notice the shadow of the stranger as he came slowly down the stairs and paused by the newel post, dark and silent. Darkwater Voices from Within the Veil She put the cage on the flat top of the newel post and, taking Miss Carter's package in her arms, she went up as fast as she could. Mary Rose of Mifflin She turned toward the staircase, but in her confusion she missed it, and before I could reach her, she struck against the great newel post. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall He reached the newel post in that second while Miller was being flung aside by an eruption of men from the room. Gunsight Pass How Oil Came to the Cattle Country and Brought a New West At the mention of Veronica's mysterious errands from the house, which had brought suspicion down upon her, Nyoda suddenly turned white and clutched the newel post for support. The Camp Fire Girls Do Their Bit Or, over the Top with the Winnebagos One hand on the newel post, he bent down, his head on his arm for an instant. The Purchase Price The heavy oak chair almost filled the space between the newel post and the door. The Circular Staircase And presently she climbed the winding stair whose newel post was a fire-marked tree trunk, richly colored, and curiously twisted. Fanny Herself The newel post to the entrance was defaced with obscene handwriting, the hallways were like cellars, and there was a sign in the window, "Madam Landman, Midwife." Star-Dust "No, sir," Mac faltered, kicking at the newel post. Calvary Alley They were too busy to notice Billy who stood swaying by the newel post, his duty done now, the dogs grouped about him. The City of Fire In silence Brutus conducted me into the cold hall and up the winding staircase, where his candle made the shadows of the newel posts dance against the wainscot. The Unspeakable Gentleman It was merely a glimpse of some one flying round the newel post and up the stairs. Vicky Van She leaned against the newel post and her face dropped upon her hand. In the Closed Room Susan entered a small, square entrance-hall, papered in arabesques of green against a dark brown, where a bead of gas flickered dispiritedly in a red glass shade over the newel post. Saturday's Child The front received the salutes of a leaning oak, the life of which was saved by the sacrifice of six inches from the porch eaves, the trunk forming a newel post for the step railing. Three Acres and Liberty As Peg whirled past the newel post she caught sight of her aunt. Peg O' My Heart Jack had neatly joined a hollow iron globe, taken from the newel post of some old iron staircase railing, to the two prongs, and covered it with a coat of red fireproof paint. Selected Stories of Bret Harte For the same reason I had the stair banisters made wide, with a saddle-like top to the newel post, to tempt my son and daughter to slide downstairs. The Water goats and other troubles |
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