inkstand
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"I know," said Orpheus, "the inkstand was there, that the steward of the inn had lent us the day before."
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- noun A tray or rack for pens and bottles of ink.
- noun See inkwell.
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- The silver inkstand was the center of a spreading black pool on the carpet beside the swivel chair. — Murder Can Be Fun
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"I know," said Orpheus, "the inkstand was there, that the steward of the inn had lent us the day before."
— Serapis — Volume 01 -
Above the inkstand is a pen stuck in a hole, with vacant holes beside it.
— The Care of Books -
The ink in the inkstand was always in the state of lava congealed in the crater of a volcano.
— Z. Marcas -
The roll contained an Address to Mr. Thorpe, eulogizing his character in very affectionate terms; the inkstand was a Testimonial to be presented after the Address; and the gentlemen who occupied the three private carriages were all eminent members of the religious society which Mr. Thorpe had served in the capacity of Secretary, and from which he was now obliged to secede in consequence of the precarious state of his health.
— Hide and Seek
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/ (ĭngkˈstăndˌ)/
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