washstand

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Over the washstand was a little black-framed water-colour drawing, depicting a large eye with an extremely fishlike intensity in the spark of light on the dark pupil; and in "illuminated" lettering beneath was printed very minutely, "Thou God Seest ME," followed by a long looped monogram,

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  1. noun A stand designed to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing.
  2. noun A stationary bathroom sink.

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  • A washstand, a small bureau, four covered chairs, one arm-chair, four straw chairs, a mirror on the fireplace, and a bed of green damask composed the furniture; these articles, together with those used in the other chambers were taken from the palace of the Temple. —  Ruin of a Princess
  • In the room was a washstand, a built-in wardrobe, a rather worn rug, two life preservers in a rack, and a notice on the door telling where the lifeboat stations for the cabin were to be found. —  036 - Mystery Under the Sea
  • She put the bowl of water back on the washstand, then carried a goblet only half filled with water back over to her patient. —  Garwood, Julie - Castles
  • It was my turn for the washstand, and as I stood, Rory said quietly, 'Maybe you could talk to Spink. —  Hobb, Robin - The Soldier Son 01 - Shaman's Crossing (v2.0)
  • The chest serves the purpose of all except the washstand, and they find that (as much as they have of it) at the draw-well in the little back yard. —  Our Little Lady Six Hundred Years Ago
 

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