obeisance a gesture of respect or reverence, such as a bow or curtsy.
diminution a diminishing or being diminished; lessening; decrease.
the barouche box the driver's seat in a barouche, a four-wheeled carriage with a collapsible hood and two seats opposite each other.
upbraided rebuked severely or bitterly; censured sharply.
affronted insulted openly or purposely; offended; slighted.
indecorum lack of decorum; lack of propriety or good taste.
sentinel a person set to guard a group; specifically, a sentry.
larder a place where the food supplies of a household are kept; pantry.
allayed put to rest; quieted; calmed. Said of fears or anxieties.
querulous inclined to find fault; complaining.
spars shiny, crystalline, nonmetallic mineral that chips or flakes.
acquiesce to agree or consent quietly without protest, but without enthusiasm.
chambermaid a woman whose work is taking care of bedrooms.
