adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading THE CONSULTATION.
consulting-room
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From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
degradeverbUS /dɪˈɡreɪd/
reduce the level of land, as by erosion
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
EverywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
imposture
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
Lagarde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
lodging-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
SeenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSULTATION.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the one, as in the other, no attempt was made to impress the imagination.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
waiting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE consulting-room was better lighted than the waiting-room, and that was the only difference between the two.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Everywhere, the commonplace furniture of a London lodging-house was left without the slightest effort to alter or improve it by changes of any kind.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Seen under the clearer light, Doctor Lagarde appeared to be the last person living who would consent to degrade himself by an attempt at imposture of any kind.
