Glossary
embarked – boarded
espied – caught sight of
ineffectually
– in vain
ruefully – regretfully, sorrowfully
pantomime – exaggerated behaviour
quid – (British) one pound sterling
exchequer – national treasury
crest – a symbol representing a family,
reproduced on writing paper
tackle – equipment required for a task or
sport
discrepancy – difference
soi- distant – self styled
astuteness – cleverness
sedately – in a dignified manner
sumptuous – expensive looking
chaise – horse-drawn carriage
expounded – explained
volubility – fluency, talkativeness
blonde – pale yellow hair
*Honoria – (Latin) honour, a woman of reputation
*mater - (Latin) mother
*courant - - animal represented in the act of running
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