AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
ANSWERverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
AppearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Appearances indicated that this establishment was a very recent institution.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
beholder's
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From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
dungeon-like
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From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Appearances indicated that this establishment was a very recent institution.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
floorcloth
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From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Appearances indicated that this establishment was a very recent institution.
inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Appearances indicated that this establishment was a very recent institution.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
Lightwoodnoun
tall Australian acacia yielding highly valued black timber
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
Lightwood's
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From this reading PRIVATE MR EUGENE WRAYBURN MR MORTIMER LIGHTWOOD (Mr Lightwood’s Offices opposite.)
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
OfficesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading PRIVATE MR EUGENE WRAYBURN MR MORTIMER LIGHTWOOD (Mr Lightwood’s Offices opposite.)
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading PRIVATE MR EUGENE WRAYBURN MR MORTIMER LIGHTWOOD (Mr Lightwood’s Offices opposite.)
outer-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
PRIVATEadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading PRIVATE MR EUGENE WRAYBURN MR MORTIMER LIGHTWOOD (Mr Lightwood’s Offices opposite.)
prominency
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Appearances indicated that this establishment was a very recent institution.
RIDDLEverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
second-floor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
smellnounUS /smel/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Appearances indicated that this establishment was a very recent institution.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
Tippins's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Appearances indicated that this establishment was a very recent institution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Appearances indicated that this establishment was a very recent institution.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The white letters of the inscription were extremely white and extremely strong to the sense of smell, the complexion of the tables and chairs was (like Lady Tippins’s) a little too blooming to be believed in, and the carpets and floorcloth seemed to rush at the beholder’s face in the unusual prominency of their patterns.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading This evening, however, they were not together in the place of business of the eminent solicitor, but in another dismal set of chambers facing it on the same second-floor; on whose dungeon-like black outer-door appeared the legend:
WITHOUTprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
Wrayburn
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From this reading A RIDDLE WITHOUT AN ANSWER Again Mr Mortimer Lightwood and Mr Eugene Wrayburn sat together in the Temple.
