Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

a man who has never been married

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

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From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

a decorative pin worn by women

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

object formed by a mold

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

inflected form of “chip” — break off (a piece from a whole)

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

a state at a particular time

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

well in the past; former

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

plural of “dimple” — a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

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From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

set up or found

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

worn away or tattered along the edges

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

in an imperfect or faulty way

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

being perceived or observed

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

and nothing more

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

above and across; more than

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

on the contrary

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

make square

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

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From this reading I noticed, too, that several rings and seals hung at his watch-chain, as if he were quite laden with remembrances of departed friends.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

showing sorrow

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

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From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There were some marks in it that might have been dimples, if the material had been softer and the instrument finer, but which, as it was, were only dints.

belonging to which person

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The chisel had made three or four of these attempts at embellishment over his nose, but had given them up without an effort to smooth them off.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Casting my eyes on Mr. Wemmick as we went along, to see what he was like in the light of day, I found him to be a dry man, rather short in stature, with a square wooden face, whose expression seemed to have been imperfectly chipped out with a dull-edged chisel.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading I judged him to be a bachelor from the frayed condition of his linen, and he appeared to have sustained a good many bereavements; for he wore at least four mourning rings, besides a brooch representing a lady and a weeping willow at a tomb with an urn on it.