perturbation something that perturbs; disturbance.
adorned decorated; ornamented.
aspect the appearance of a thing as seen from a specific point; view.
intimation a hint; indirect suggestion.
affable gentle and kindly.
lobby a hall or large anteroom.
consigned put in the care of another; entrusted.
discrimination perception.
hanging woods a thick growth of trees on the side of a hill.
glen a narrow, secluded valley.
coppice-wood a thicket of small trees or shrubs.
acceded gave assent; gave in; agreed.
embargo any restriction or restraint.
construction an explanation or interpretation.
environs surrounding area; vicinity.
curricle a light, two-wheeled carriage drawn by two horses side by side.
livery an identifying uniform such as was formerly worn by feudal retainers or is now worn by servants or those in some particular group or trade.
acute keen or quick of mind; shrewd.
untinctured not colored or tinged with some substance or quality.
complaisance willingness to please; disposition to be obliging and agreeable; affability.
petulance impatience or irritability, especially over a petty annoyance; peevishness.
acrimony bitterness or harshness of temper, manner, or speech; asperity.
ardent warm or intense in feeling; passionate.
expedient useful for effecting a desired result; suited to the circumstances or the occasion; advantageous; convenient.
saloon any large room or hall designed for receptions or exhibitions.
brevity the quality of being concise; terseness.
post a position, job, or duty to which a person is assigned or appointed.
nettled irritated; annoyed; vexed.
direction address.
ill badly; wrongly; improperly; imperfectly.
afforded to give; furnish.
own to admit; recognize; acknowledge.
Gretna Green a border village in Scotland, where, formerly, many eloping English couples went to be married.
exigence a situation calling for immediate action or attention.
fixed firmly placed or attached; not movable.
palliation alessening of the pain or severity of something without actually curing it; alleviation; easing.
infamy very bad reputation; notoriety; disgrace; dishonor.
actuated put into action or motion.
