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Chapter XIV

Turgenieff Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818–1883); Russian novelist.

"A Sportsman's Sketches" title of Turgenev short-story collection.

picador in bullfighting, any of the horsemen who weaken the neck muscles of the bull by pricking with a lance.

barrera the protecting wall enclosing the floor of a bull ring at bullfights.

ANIS DEL TORO (Spanish) anise of the bull; brand of French or Spanish liqueur flavored with aniseed.

paseo (Spanish) a leisurely walk, especially in the evening; stroll.

vermouth a sweet or dry, white fortified wine flavored with aromatic herbs, used in cocktails and as an aperitif.

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