coquettish (p.32)
behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction; flirtatious. A coquette is a woman who flirts.
vexation (p.33)
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
adorn (p.31)
make more beautiful or attractive.
Breton (p.31)
An inhabitant of Brittany, a region in France.
apparatus (p.31)
technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
bric-a-brac
miscellaneous objects and ornaments of little value.
sought (after) (p.32)
desired.
tureen (p.32)
dish.
midst (p.32)
in the middle of something.
stupefied (p.32)
astonished, shocked; unable to think properly.
frocks (p.32)
a dress or loose outer garment.
elated (p.32)
ecstatically happy.
laden (p.33)
heavily loaded or weighed down.
chic (p.33)
stylish; fashionable.
immoderate (p.34)
not sensible or restrained; excessive.
ecstasy (p.34)
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
salon (p.34)
a reception room.
the Seine (p.34)
a long river in France, passing through Paris.
quay (p.35)
a platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
coupes (p.35)
an old style of car.
mantle (p.35)
a loose, sleeveless cloak or shawl.
vestibule (p.35)
an antechamber, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building.
usurer (p.36)
a person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest.
mansard roof (p.36)
a roof that has four sloping sides, each of which becomes steeper halfway down.
