b That it often lacks structure (French).
c He would find it awkward (French).
e Attachment; literally, string (French).
g Allegorical female figure representing the United States.
h One who lacks intellectual culture.
j Crewel is embroidery or tapestry on linen, using woolen thread.
k Progressive increase or climax.
l That is, the United States.
m Inn with a large central courtyard for traveling caravans.
n Manner, demeanor (French).
o Act of stupidity, mistake (French).
p The American Civil War (1861-1865).
q Caliban and Ariel are servants of Prospero in Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
r Unbleached linen used to protect furniture.
t Rural festival (French).
u Two-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage.
v With the fingertips (French).
w Complete freedom (French).
aa Apartment for occasional use (French).
ab Decorative fabric with a woven pattern.
ac He lays his cards on the table (French).
ad Marriageable; a good prospect (French).
ae Literally, foolish fire (Latin), referring to a will-o-the-wisp; as used here, deceptive goal or hope.
ah Social directory of the European aristocracy (French).
aj I’ll say no more about it (French).
ak Drawing room (French).
al Legal process (French).
am Female companion (French).
an Rooms of the young master.
ao That’s not my responsibility (French).
ap These ladies (French).
ar Refined, ladylike (French).
as The convent is not like the world, sir (French).
at The world will benefit from her (French).
av May God keep you, my daughter (French).
aw Farewell, ladies (French).
az Impudent, conceited person.
ba With confidence (French).
be Private conversation (French).
bf Dress, outfit (French).
bg Innocent young woman (French).
bh Young girl, maiden (French).
bj Mrs. Touchett’s house, the Palazzo Crescentini.
bk Ah, so that’s how it is! (French).
bm Main entrance (Italian).
bn Unknown, unrecognized (French).
bo Proven (French); tested by experience.
bp Ancient Greek muse of dance and choral music.
bq Common, Common, ordinary (French).
br Used as a preventive against malaria.
bt Earthenware covered with an opaque glaze (French).
bu Plain cotton muslin, without a floral pattern.
bv Don’t even think of it! (French).
bw Small public square (Italian).
bx Main Main floor, usually one flight up from ground level (Italian).
by Roccanera means “black fortress.”
bz Decorative Italian porcelain made near Naples.
ca Young girl, maiden (French).
cb Small drawing room (Italian).
cc Colorful glazed earthenware in a style that originated in the Spanish island of Ma jorca.
ce You’re asking me too many questions (French).
cg I can do nothing about it! (French).
ch Disease caused by lack of niacin, common in Italian regions where the diet depended mainly on corn.
cj The cotillion and the quadrille are formal dances involving multiple pairs of couples.
cl Modest inn or boarding house (French).
cm Aristocratic (French).
cn That’s very kind (French).
cp Luxurious railway carriages.
cq Those in power in France prior to the revolution of 1789.
cs Coquettish maidservant (French).
ct So much the better! (French).
cu And what about me? (French).
cv What affectation, my dear! (French).
cw Extremely sweet (Italian).
cx It’s beyond me (French).
cy Poor little thing (Italian).
da She lights up the house (French).
db Well, madame, what do you think? (French).