used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
Colin
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From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
cross-pieces
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From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
set up or found
From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
the act of giving
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
Keith
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From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
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 Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
Phyllys
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From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
pipingnounUS /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/
a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
protestationnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃən/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
with low volume
From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
SCULPTORnounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
SITTERnounUS /ˈsɪtər/
Dutch astronomer who calculated the size of the universe and suggested that it is expanding (1872-1934)
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
look attentively
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.