money brought to the marriage by the bride
What is a dowry
halls used for the display of art
What are salons
mysterious
What is sphinxlike (sfingks'lik)
river in France
What is the Seine
a small hall between a house's outer door and its interrior
What is a vestibule
flexiabillity
What is suppleness
flirtatious
What is coquettish
abbreviation for Madame. French title of courtesy
What is Mme.
wharf
What is a quay (ke)
people who loan money, typically at high interest rates
What are usurers
small rooms adjoining larger ones
What is antechambers
women's private chambers
What is a boudoirs
French monetary unit
Also a French coin worth 1/20 of a franc
What is a franc
What is a soo
active at night
What is noctambulant (nok-tam-bye-lant)
unkept, messy
What is frowsy
plural form of candelabrum, a candlestick capable of holding multiple candles
What is a candelabra
broad, deep, covered dish used for serving
What is a tureen
excessivw
What is immoderate
plural for coup (koo-pa) four wheeled carriage that is closed
What is a coupes
a special glass used for making imitation gemstones
What is a paste
knee length trousers
What are knee breeches
French soup containing broth, meat, and vegetables
What is a pot-au-feu (po=to-fu)
special recognition given publicily
What is homage
Historic street in Paris with over 299 shops. Refers to Christian men been killed by Romans in the early days
What is the Rue des Martyrs (Street of Martyrs)
disgusting, repulsive,
What is odious