scantling a small beam or timber, especially one of small cross section, as a two-by-four.
scintillant that gives off sparks; that flashes or sparkles.
sea-drift driftwood, wood drifting in the water, or that has been washed ashore.
Sèvres a type of fine French porcelain.
shallow-pate a person lacking depth or intelligence.
snuggery a snug or comfortable place, room, and so on.
soirée musicale a party or gathering in the evening.
soirée musicale an event or party dedicated to musical performance.
souffrante suffering or ill; here, a reference to the late stage of pregnancy.
sunshade a parasol used for protection against the sun's rays.
tabouret a low, upholstered footstool. Also spelled taboret.
telling her beads praying on her rosary.
tête montée hot-headed person.
The Poet and the Peasant an operetta by Franz von Suppé (1819–1895), Austrian conductor and composer of popular operettas.
Tiens! Voilà que Madame Ratignolle est jalouse! Finally! It appears that Madame Ratignolle is jealous!
tignon a Creole word for bun: the hair is wrapped in a scarf and the scarf is wrapped around the head.
toddy a drink of brandy or whiskey with hot water, sugar, and often, spices.
treadle a lever or pedal moved by the foot as to turn a wheel.
