lˈɪzɑːɹz hæd bɪkˌʌm ɛksˈɛntɹɪk, ænd wʌz ʌnˈeɪbəl tʊ əbtˈeɪn fˈɜːðɚ pˈʌblɪk ɐpˈɔɪntmənt; ænd hɪz pɹˈaɪvət pɹˈæktɪs dᵻklˈaɪnd.
Lizars had become eccentric, and was unable to obtain further public appointment; and his private practice declined.