Wings of the Dove (Barnes & Noble Classi - Henry James [282]
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Unhoped for; unexpected (French).
am
Allusion to Aunt Maud’s expensive porcelain from Sèvres, France.
an
Tawdry beginnings.
ao
French short-story writer and novelist (1850-1893) of the “naturalist” school.
ap
These ladies (French).
aq
Discussions (French).
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Paolo Veronese (1528-1588), Venetian painter whose figures wore rich, colourful costumes.
as
Here, “nippers” refers to the nosepiece of Lord Mark’s eyeglasses.
at
Means (French); his estate, wealth.
au
Apartment (Italian).
av
Water taxi (Italian).
aw
Good, decent (French).
ax
Public squares (Italian).
ay
Arcades (Italian).
az
Clear Clear judgment (French).
ba
Entrance gate (Italian).
bb
Young lady of the house (Italian); that is, Milly.
bc
Not well; indisposed (Italian).
bd
Main floor in a Renaissance building, usually one level about the ground floor and containing important reception rooms (Italian).
be
Good-looking (Italian).
bf
Street flanking the canal (Italian).
bg
The gondola’s small cabin (Italian); seen from behind.
bh
Sitting room (Italian).
bi
Brompton Oratory, a Roman Catholic church offering informal services; opened in 1884.
bj
Action (French).