Ria FujiokaBridgertonRound3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
anoint
smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
The priest anointed the sick with blessed oil. Definition of anoint
smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
betroth
formally engage (someone) to be married.
She was betrothed to a nobleman, but their union was destined for tragedy.
formally engage (someone) to be married.
curtsy
to bend quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other
She curtsied to the Queen as a sign of respect. Definition of curtsy
to bend quickly at the knees, with one foot in front of the other
beggar
a poor person who lives by asking others for money or food
The old beggar sat on the street corner, his hands outstretched.
a poor person who lives by asking others for money or food
sojourn
a temporary stay or visit in a particular place
I enjoyed my short sojourn in Paris.
a temporary stay or visit in a particular place
modiste
a fashionable milliner or dressmaker.
With a sentence, she can send customers to the modiste or suitors away from annoying Cressida Cowper.
a fashionable milliner or dressmaker.
coddle
to treat someone too kindly or protect them excessively
The team coach coddled his star player, shielding him from any criticism despite his poor performance.
to treat someone too kindly or protect them excessively
rendition
a musical performance, an interpretation, or a translation
The choir gave a moving rendition of “Amazing Grace.”
a musical performance, an interpretation, or a translation
quadrille
a square dance performed typically by four couples and containing five figures, each of which is a complete dance in itself.
He went back in to the party and sat in a corner by himself, watching the quadrille dancing and thinking about her.
a square dance performed typically by four couples and containing five figures, each of which is a complete dance in itself.
cotillion
an elaborate 18th-century French dance based on the contredanse.
he cotillion was a highlight of the social season.
an elaborate 18th-century French dance based on the contredanse.
prospect
the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
there was no prospect of a reconciliation.
the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
the pupils had little acquaintance with the language.
knowledge or experience of something
acquaintance
knowledge or experience of something