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单词 overmantel
例句 overmantel
The Commander is standing in front of the fireless fireplace, back to it, one elbow on the carved wooden overmantel, other hand in his pocket. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z
The 16th Century linen-fold panelling, the fireplace overmantel and the carved and moulded ceiling beams were dismantled, crated up and sent to America. US appeal in search for Gwydir Castle's 'missing room' - BBC News 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z
It frequently occurs that, in consequence of extensive subdivision of labour and excessive competition, a man or boy is set to do one thing—e.g., music-stools, overmantels, chair-legs, sideboards—all the time. Boy Labour and Apprenticeship 2012-03-30T02:00:18.807Z
They were discussing a photograph on the overmantel, a photograph of children. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z
The fire-place was crowned by an overmantel of six decorative panels, all that was left of James' method of applying gold lacquer to poker-work. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z
William squared his heavy shoulders and regarded himself complacently in the overmantel. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z
Suspended from the overmantel—that soul might start on equal terms with body—hung the pious aspiration—"God Bless our Home." The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z
They made a delightful discovery in the dining-room, for, when they came to tear down the old wall paper, they found an overmantel of ancient oak beams. For the School Colours 2011-04-28T02:00:12.693Z
One is shown the old dining-room below and the library above, both of which retain their Elizabethan panelling on the walls and the carved overmantels, together with much of the original furniture. Stained Glass Tours in England 2011-01-03T03:01:00.547Z
Over the draped chimney-piece a rosewood overmantel obtruded with carved cubicles, enclosing each a simpering statuette. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z
The overmantel area is wallpapered, as are the portions of the room’s wall occupied by the window facing the front yard and the wall between the library and central hallway. Green Spring Farm Fairfax County, Virginia
The richly modelled ceilings, cornices, and overmantels are outstanding examples of ornamental plater-work—quite unsurpassed by anything of its kind in America. Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia
Figure sculpture, generally represented by graceful figures on each side, which assisted to carry the shelf, was introduced, and the overmantel developed into an elaborate frame for the family portrait over the chimneypiece. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton"
In the overmantel, double dog-eared molding outlines the center panel and two flat fluted pilasters reach from mantelshelf to the heavy modillioned cornice which is carved in alternating modillions and rosettes. Seaport in Virginia George Washington's Alexandria
First attention properly goes to the wide chimney piece with its unusual, but attractive overmantel paneling, low arched and marble-faced fireplace opening, beautiful brass fender189 and andirons. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
It was a big, sombre, restful place, with high windows of stained glass, a great carved overmantel, and electric lights set in the ancient oaken ceiling. The White Lie
Tradition has it that the overmantel in the Great Room was done at a later time than the other decorations by two Hessian soldiers captured at the Battle of Trenton. Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia
He realized for the first time how much he hated overmantels. The Education of Eric Lane
Mantel, overmantel and matching cupboards cover one entire wall, the chimney end of the room. Seaport in Virginia George Washington's Alexandria
Its excellence is due not to superiority of detail, but to better proportion, the breadth of the chimney breast being sufficient to make the overmantel panel practically square. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
There was no carved overmantel nor four-post bed; in fact, the only article of any description to be seen was a large horn lantern that hung from a hook in the ceiling. The Manor House School
The ceiling of the Library has the four seasons for its decorative motif and the overmantel is a design of fruits and flowers. Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia
We will leave it where it is now, where it will lie, I dare say, until the crack of doom—behind the overmantel in the servants' parlour, gentlemen, with its back to the wall. Anthony Lyveden
He found what he wanted presently, in a little blue cup on the overmantel, and in a few minutes he had fixed the switch to the wall. The Slave of Silence
Toward the end of the eighteenth century and for some years thereafter, mantels with a shelf, but without any overmantel treatment of the chimney breast, became the rule. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
In one of the corners of the overmantel there was still a sprig of withered laurel left forgotten, and his eye fell on it now with grim satisfaction. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers
In the middle of the great side wall lodged a full-throated fireplace above which rose imposingly an elaborately wrought overmantel, whose central panel was devoid of any ornamentation. The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution
The Young Doctor, who was leaning against the overmantel of the stove warming himself, crossed over to Thorogood with an expression of portentous solemnity on his face. The Long Trick
Inside there is a quaint overmantel, with Elizabethan carving, and E.R. in the centre panel. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Gloucester [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See
Pilaster projections bearing nicely delineated leaf ornaments above the corners of the overmantel panel tie into corresponding projections in the cornice and unify the whole construction. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
A very lofty arched ceiling of rather unusual construction is beautifully decorated, and the overmantel and fireplace are exquisite. The Strand District The Fascination of London
"Father will be here in a few minutes," she said, as going to a small overmantel she deftly re-coiled her hair, which had a way of becoming loose. Tom Gerrard
“It is an overmantel, my dear,” she had said to dubious Anastasia, when it was brought home. The Nebuly Coat
Lady’s chair, gent’s chair, sofa, and four uprights, with chiffonnier, and overmantel, and all. Flaming June
In this instance the carved consoles support the shelf rather than the panel of the overmantel, which engages neither the shelf nor the cornice with its prominent double denticulated molding. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
The fine decorative wooden overmantels and doorways still remain, and the joints and edges of the panels are all carved, which gives a very handsome appearance to some of the rooms. The Strand District The Fascination of London
She caught sight of her own reflection in the overmantel and exclaimed, “What a fright I look!” as she seated herself by the table, and threw off her furs. The Independence of Claire
All went to the timber yard—every bit except some little pieces worked up in the Lady Chapel, and 'ere in this overmantel. A Thin Ghost and Others
"There's where it was," she said softly and pointed to a deep niche cut into the surface of the stone overmantel. Ralestone Luck
The architrave casings of the doors with their horizontal projections over the lintel are in pleasing accord with the corresponding projections of the overmantel frame and of the facing of the fireplace opening. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
The chief articles of interest remaining are a handsome overmantel in one of the private rooms of the firm, and a curious ceiling. The Strand District The Fascination of London
Dorothy," she said, arranging her hat before the mirror of the overmantel, "you may choose any pudding you like, tell cook. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911
The large mirrors of the wardrobe and overmantel were filling with vague lights and shadows. A Mummer's Tale
"It must be nearly eight o'clock," she remarked, as she rose from her chair a few minutes later, going at once to look in the mirror which formed part of the overmantel. Enter Bridget
The architectural treatment of the fireplace end of this room, with exquisite carving above the overmantel panel and above the closet doors at each side, is greatly admired by all who see it. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
Fireplace, with chimney-breasts panelled in old oak, and high overmantel, in which are shelves and cupboards, l. The Black Cat A Play in Three Acts
Inch by inch his eyes moved until they reached the top shelf of the overmantel and stopped. Leonie of the Jungle
The overmantels were decorated with coats-of-arms and other carving, and the entablature over the fireplace often had Latin mottoes. Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today
The overmantel which had hitherto been designed with some architectural pretension, now gave way to the larger mirrors which were introduced by the improved manufacture of plate glass: and the chimney piece became lower. Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time
It has substantially the same overmantel frame and mantel treatment. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
They were named Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, and Mr. Bensington interviewed them in a small room with hermetically sealed windows, a spotted overmantel looking-glass, and some ailing calceolarias. The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth
Bowed under the overmantel, Mr Verloc, holding his head in both hands, seemed to have gone to sleep.  The Secret Agent a Simple Tale
The overmantel usually had a carved panel, but later, during the sixteenth century, this was sometimes replaced by a picture. Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today
Elnora followed down the hall and entered a long room with high panelled wainscoting, old English fireplace with an overmantel and closets of peculiar china filling the corners. A Girl of the Limberlost
Moreover, the trim of each door occupies such a breadth of wall space that the fireplace and overmantel are narrowed, the latter taking the form of a vertical rather than a horizontal oblong. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
And the tremendous skull of the great hog of Oakham hung, a portentous ivory overmantel, with a Chinese jar in either eye socket, snout down above the fire…. The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth
"Oh, am I not tidy now?" asked Kitty, jumping up and running to the glass in the overmantel to survey herself. Wild Kitty
It was like the fixed overmantel one finds sometimes in small modern villas, only it wasn't over the mantelpiece. The Master Detective Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher Quarles
The neat white room with its miniature overmantel, pink walls, and brass fire-irons like toys, resembled more than ever an elaborate doll's house. Love's Shadow
In the general arrangement of the design, this chimney piece follows closely that of the one above, except that top, sides and bottom of the overmantel panel frame are alike. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
There were bronzes upon it and a marble clock, while above was an overmantel, columned and bemirrored, upon the shelves of which reposed sorrowful examples of Doulton ware and a pair of wrought-iron candlesticks. The Best British Short Stories of 1922
He set a foot, shod in red leather reversed with ermine, upon an andiron, and, leaning an elbow on the carved overmantel, rested his brow against his hand. The Historical Nights' Entertainment Second Series
Into the newly decorated room, with its original Adams ceiling, its dead-white panelling and antique overmantel, shone the morning sun, weak and yellow as it always is in London in the spring-time. The House of Whispers
His eye took mechanical note of the trumpery articles of rickety furniture; wandered over the cheap almanac prints which adorned the walls; but became riveted in the cheap overmantel which surmounted the fire-place. The Hampstead Mystery
In architectural detail the fireplace and overmantel recall that of the Whitby Hall chimney piece. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
In the hall of this house was a noble fireplace above which there was an elaborate overmantel of carved oak illustrating the seven Christian virtues. Young Knights of the Empire : Their Code, and Further Scout Yarns
He squared his shoulders again, and glanced round to catch a reflection of himself in the overmantel, then once more stroked his moustache with a sleek air of growing satisfaction. Winding Paths
She withdrew her hand, and tidied her hair in the mirror of the overmantel. The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel
At one time they had possessed a clock and an overmantel and some framed pictures, but they had all been sold to obtain money to buy food. The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Then he turned his attention to the group standing by the window, where the light from the overmantel fell full upon it. Love-at-Arms
He stood leaning upon the overmantel, his foot upon one of the dogs of the fender, and considered what to do. The Sea-Hawk
Then he drew back again until his shoulders touched the overmantel and there he remained, staring at the newcomers, who as yet, did not appear to have observed him. The Trampling of the Lilies
Sir Terence himself remained standing with his shoulders to the overmantel, whence he faced them both as well as Grant, who, according to his self-effacing habit, remained in the background by the window. The Snare
He leaned his elbow on the overmantel and rested his brow against his clenched right hand, and stood so awhile in moody thought. Saint Martin's Summer
He walked leisurely to the fire-place, and leant his elbow on the overmantel. Love-at-Arms
She glanced at the timepiece on the overmantel. Scaramouche
He heard the rattle of hoofs and the grind of the wheel against the pavement, and looking up, he glanced across at the ormolu timepiece on his overmantel. The Trampling of the Lilies
On the overmantel the pulse of time beat on from a little wooden clock. Mistress Wilding
Then he paced slowly back, not to the place he had lately occupied at table, but to the hearth, where he took his stand with his shoulders squared to the overmantel. Saint Martin's Summer
Servants entered, bearing great candelabra of beaten gold which they set on table and overmantel. Love-at-Arms
Standing by the hearth, one foot on the stone kerb, one elbow leaning lightly on the overmantel, she proceeded leisurely to remove her gloves. Saint Martin's Summer
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