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
A second later he pushed his head through the portiere and repeated: "No, sir; all is not lost!"
From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne
The portiere, the guards, the corridors, and approaches to the staircases monopolize this space.
From Italy, the Magic Land by Whiting, Lilian
How I wish it were to-morrow!" exclaimed Catherine De Medici in a hollow voice, as the page, reappearing at the portiere, announced: "Madam, Monsieur Gondi and another rider are alighting from their horses.
From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne
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