A Shot in the Dark: Glossary

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