portiere
Example Sentences
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Meantime, the prince retrieved his priceless paintings and handmade clothes from the portiere, or janitor, who had helpfully hidden them when the inspector called.
From Time Magazine Archive
He thought he saw Cathy’s door close very silently, but perhaps the leaping candlelight had fooled his eyes, for a portiere seemed to move too.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
But as he pushed aside the portiere he beheld a pair of blue eyes which, he flattered himself, betrayed an expression of pleased expectancy—and his compunctions vanished.
From A Border Ruffian 1891 by Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone)
Then, she drew the burlap portiere across the mosquito door, and lighted her candle, and began writing,—writing what?
From The Freebooters of the Wilderness by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
The portiere, the guards, the corridors, and approaches to the staircases monopolize this space.
From Italy, the Magic Land by Whiting, Lilian
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