Staircases Sentence Examples

Sir Christopher Wren added certain staircases and a doorway.

On either side of it staircases constructed within columns lead to the roof.

The wedding cake rose gracefully in three tiers, graced with crystal staircases and small cakes on either side.

When the railway lies below the surface level the bulk of the offices are often placed on a bridge spanning the lines, access being given to the platforms by staircases or lifts, and similarly when the railway is at a high level the offices may be arranged under the lines.

Ancient staircases leading to the first storey.

To these stormy periods we may safely assign the alterations which may be traced in the staircases, which a.re sometimes abruptly cut off, leaving a gap requiring a ladder, and the formation of secret passages communicating with the arenariae, and through them with the open country.

It consists of a series of apartments approached by staircases, Bulletino di archaeologia cristiana, 1865.

The Ville Haute, which is reached by staircases and steep narrow thoroughfares, is intersected by a long, quiet street, bordered by houses of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries.

On the roof of the temple, reached by two staircases, are a pavilion and several chambers dedicated to the worship of Osiris.

It was surrounded on three sides by a series of porticos supported on columns; and these porticos were originally surmounted by a gallery or upper storey, traces of the staircases leading to which still remain, though the gallery itself has altogether disappeared.

Its lanes are narrow, steep and winding; many of the houses are entered by wooden staircases; and though considerably modernized the town has a medieval air.

There were also monumental gateways, and the island was protected by a stone quay all round with the necessary staircases, &c., and a Nilometer.

Round the walls of the rotunda are the cells, 208 in number, and arranged in four tiers with balconies reached by iron staircases.

Two ruined staircases leading to the lower storey.

The roof of the cathedral is built of blocks of marble, and the various levels are reached by staircases carried up the buttresses; it is ornamented with a profusion of turrets, pinnacles and statues, of which last there are said to be no fewer than 4440, of very various styles and periods.

The work of excavation in the palace has been complicated by the necessity of propping up walls, floors and staircases.

There is an inscription, not yet interpreted, over the greater idol, and on each side of its niche are staircases leading to a chamber near the head,.

It consists of three stages, connected by numerous exterior staircases and decreasing in dimensions as they rise, culminating in the sanctuary, a great central tower pyramidal in form.

Large sitting room with exposed beams and fireplace with log burner, downstairs cloaks, 2 staircases.

Staircases to the apartment communal areas will be in a painted finish with French polished handrails.

Tantalizingly, the Kogi lands are criss-crossed by man-made tracks and staircases up and down the mountain ridges.

On days on which it is in use, members come through the tower entrance and by wide staircases ascend to the first vestibule.

To adapt the ground for its purpose as a cemetery, a gallery was run all round the area in the tufa rock at a convenient depth below the surface, reached by staircases at the corners.

The house is not suitable for very young children because of the open tread staircases and the many different levels of the house.

Pet ottomans, sofas and staircases can also be classified within the luxury category.

Sectional sofas could be disassembled and easily moved through the small entrances and narrow staircases and hallways of apartment buildings.

A runner is a long, rectangular strip of rug that is used in hallways or staircases.

The Millennium class ships are the most extravagant of all, with extraordinary inner-lit onyx atrium staircases serving as a spectacular focal point and favorite photo location.

Since many basements, especially in older homes, were built for housing furnaces and storing vegetables, the staircases weren't built with comfort in mind.

The basic styles of manual attic staircases include folding, telescoping and sliding.

They create images of heavily tattooed, pierced, neon hair-colored and bruised daredevils who are busy running kick flips off the front staircases of their high schools.

There are three different tours to choose from, and both involve going up a lot of hills and the city's many hidden staircases taking you from neighborhood to neighborhood.

There are also two knights decked out with armor, shields and swords to help defend the fortress, which has hidden staircases, a working front gate and a big boulder to roll down stairs and keep intruders at bay.

It can also be very convenient when cleaning larger staircases or trying to get around harder to reach areas.However, for heavier or more consistent use durability and clogging problems may make it less useful.

From the grind of moving staircases to the rapidly fluttering wings of the elusive "Golden Snitch" the sound effects in the film lock the viewer into Harry's world.

With large fireplaces, grand oak staircases and ornate ceilings, the restaurant's decor is as memorable as its food.