adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a nearly equal mixture of timidity, self-sufficiency, and contentment.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
colornounUS /ˈkʌlər/
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading It was quite impossible to concede the least intelligence to the possessor of such a phiz.
congealedadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːld/
congealed into jelly; solidified by cooling
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading It was a nearly equal mixture of timidity, self-sufficiency, and contentment.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It was a nearly equal mixture of timidity, self-sufficiency, and contentment.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading His face, otherwise, expressed nothing in particular.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was quite impossible to concede the least intelligence to the possessor of such a phiz.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading It was quite impossible to concede the least intelligence to the possessor of such a phiz.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a nearly equal mixture of timidity, self-sufficiency, and contentment.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was quite impossible to concede the least intelligence to the possessor of such a phiz.
Lecoq
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From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading It was a nearly equal mixture of timidity, self-sufficiency, and contentment.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was a nearly equal mixture of timidity, self-sufficiency, and contentment.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His face, otherwise, expressed nothing in particular.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading His face, otherwise, expressed nothing in particular.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His face, otherwise, expressed nothing in particular.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
phiznoun
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading It was quite impossible to concede the least intelligence to the possessor of such a phiz.
pomadenoun
hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading It was quite impossible to concede the least intelligence to the possessor of such a phiz.
pretentiouslyadverb
in a pretentious manner
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite impossible to concede the least intelligence to the possessor of such a phiz.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
self-sufficiencynounUS /ˌselfsəˈfɪʃənsiː/
personal independence
From this reading It was a nearly equal mixture of timidity, self-sufficiency, and contentment.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was quite impossible to concede the least intelligence to the possessor of such a phiz.
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading It was a nearly equal mixture of timidity, self-sufficiency, and contentment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite impossible to concede the least intelligence to the possessor of such a phiz.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a nearly equal mixture of timidity, self-sufficiency, and contentment.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. Lecoq had on this day assumed a handsome wig of lank hair, of that vague color called Paris blonde, parted on the side by a line pretentiously fanciful; whiskers of the same color puffed out with bad pomade, encircled a pallid face.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading His big eyes seemed congealed within their red border, an open smile rested on his thick lips, which, in parting, discovered a range of long yellow teeth.
