The Teller of Small Fortunes Flashcards
Toque
noun
a woman’s small hat having a narrow, closely turned up brim.
HISTORICAL
a small cap or bonnet worn by a man or woman.
CANADIAN
a close-fitting knitted hat, often with a tassel or pom-pom on the crown.
a tall white hat with a full pouched crown, worn by chefs.
Jaunty
adjective
having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.
“there was no mistaking that jaunty walk”
Harangue
noun
a lengthy and aggressive speech.
“they were subjected to a ten-minute harangue by two border guards”
verb
lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner.
“he harangued the public on their ignorance”
Frock
noun BRITISH
a woman’s or girl’s dress.
“her new party frock”
a long gown with flowing sleeves worn by monks, priests, or clergy.
“the chaplain tottered in stiff splendid frocks”
ARCHAIC
the work and position of a priest.
“such words as these cost the preacher his frock”
HISTORICAL
an agricultural worker’s smock; a smock-frock.
ARCHAIC
a woollen jersey worn by sailors.
“his Cornish-knit frock”
short for frock coat.
Gully
noun
a ravine formed by the action of water.
AUSTRALIAN•NEW ZEALAND
a river valley.
a deep artificial channel serving as a gutter or drain.
CRICKET
a fielding position on the off side between point and the slips.
“he was caught in the gully by Jones”
a fielder at gully.
INDIAN
an alley.
verb
(of water) make gullies or deep channels in (land).
“the track was gulleyed by rain”
Lamellar
adjective
relating to or consisting of thin layers of tissue or bone within the body of a person or animal.
“The cavity between the intestine, muscles, and reproductive tract is filled with lamellar membranes”
Timorous
adjective
showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.
“a timorous voice”
Legerdemain
noun
skilful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks.
deception; trickery.
“a classic piece of management legerdemain”
Gourd
noun
a fleshy, typically large fruit with a hard skin, some varieties of which are edible.
a drinking or water container made from the hollowed and dried skin of a gourd.
a climbing or trailing plant which bears gourds.
Auxiliary
adjective
providing supplementary or additional help and support.
“auxiliary airport staff”
(of troops) engaged in the service of a nation at war but not part of the regular army.
(of a sailing vessel) equipped with a supplementary engine.
“an auxiliary schooner”
noun
an auxiliary person or thing.
“a nursing auxiliary”
NORTH AMERICAN
a group of volunteers giving supplementary support to an organization or institution.
“members of the Volunteer Fire Department’s women’s auxiliary”
GRAMMAR
an auxiliary verb.
a naval vessel with a supporting role, not armed for combat.
Kirtle
noun ARCHAIC
a woman’s gown or outer petticoat.
a man’s tunic or coat.
