Лучшие романы Томаса Майна Рида / The Best of Thomas Mayne Reid

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Praxiteles – the greatest of the Greek sculptors of the 4th century BC; gentle charm and grace of his works greatly influenced the development of Greek sculpture

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éclaircissement – explanation (French)

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muslin – a thin cotton fabric; it was first made in Mosul, Iraq

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Geehosofat – Jehoshaphat, king of Judah in the 9th century BC, who tried to centralize the country with the help of religious and legal reforms

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cocina – kitchen (Spanish)

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chez soi-même – here: alone in her room (French)

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Xeres – sherry, the wine of Spanish origin; the name comes from Jerez, the province in Andalusia

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Madeira – Portuguese fortified wine from the island of Madeira

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hidalgo – a hereditary member of the gentry in Spain (Spanish)

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Coahuila – a state in northern Mexico

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éclat – magnificence (French)

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belle – a beauty

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majoress – wife of a major

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douceur – here: gift (French)

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Hibernian – Irish

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caballeriza – stable (Spanish)

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aurora – a morning star, the symbol of dawn; the Roman goddess of dawn

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valet de tout – a manservant who looks after his master’s clothes, weapon, etc.

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paraphernalia – numerous objects used for a certain activity or event

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impedimenta – provisions, stores

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Lucullus – Lucius Licinius Lucullus (117–56 BC), a Roman general; he is remembered for his extravagant and luxurious life and great feasts

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manada – a herd (Spanish)

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vidette – an observer (Spanish)

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Hola! – Hello! (Spanish)

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machete – a large heavy knife used both as a tool and weapon (Spanish)

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tapis vert – a green carpet (French)

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caracara – a large bird of a falcon group (Spanish)

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yegua pinta – here: a spotted mare (Spanish)

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en paz – at peace (Spanish)

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braverie – bravery (French)

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sang froid – composure, coolness (French)