Dent

(noun.) an impression in a surface (as made by a blow).

(noun.) an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); 'it made a dent in my bank account'.

手打:利奥波德

• Miss Ingram is mine, of course, said he: afterwards he named the two Misses Eshton, and Mrs. Dent. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• On the 22d of August, 1848, I was married to Miss Julia Dent, the lady of whom I have before spoken. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• He looked at me: I happened to be near him, as I had been fastening the clasp of Mrs. Dent's bracelet, which had got loose. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• He and his aids now withdrew behind the curtain: the other party, which was headed by Colonel Dent, sat down on the crescent of chairs. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• Colonel Dent and Mr. Eshton argue on politics; their wives listen. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• I should say the preference lies with you, responded Colonel Dent. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• Now, Dent, continued Mr. Rochester, it is your turn. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• The fingers of the hand which supported his head were dented deep in his hair. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.

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