adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
alleviateverbUS /əˈliːvieɪt/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
arrondissement
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From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
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 M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
d'Espard
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From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
fascinateverbUS /ˈfæsəneɪt/
cause to be interested or curious
From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
Jean-Jules
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From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
Marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
narrownessnounUS /ˈneroʊnəs/
the property of being narrow; having little width
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
Popinot
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From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
puritanicaladjectiveUS /ˌpjʊrəˈtænɪkəl/
of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
seemlyadjective
according with custom or propriety
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Men who are jealous of maintaining the dignity required by this color ought to devote themselves to constant and minute care of their person; but our dear M. Popinot was incapable of forcing himself to the puritanical cleanliness which black demands.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading M. Jean-Jules Popinot lived on the first floor of this house, where the gloom, natural to all first floors in Paris houses, was increased by the narrowness of the street.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This old tenement was known to all the twelfth arrondissement, on which Providence had bestowed this lawyer, as it gives a beneficent plant to cure or alleviate every malady.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading M. Popinot, as is seemly for a magistrate, was always dressed in black--a style which contributed to make him ridiculous in the eyes of those who were in the habit of judging everything from a superficial examination.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here is a sketch of a man whom the brilliant Marquise d’Espard hoped to fascinate.
