barouche-box
a type of horse-drawn carriage that was fashionable in the 19th century
circumspection
the quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence
dissipation
squandering of money, energy, or resources
entail
a settlement of the inheritance of property over a number of generations so that it remains within a family or other group; in the case of the novel, the Longbourn estate is entailed so that it always stays within the male line
ineffectual
not producing any or the desired effect
livery
special uniform worn by a servant or official
Michaelmas
the feast of St. Michael, September 29
obsequiousness
the quality of being characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference
officiousness
the quality of telling others what to do without solicitation
ordination
the action of ordaining or conferring holy orders on someone
ostentatious
showy or flamboyant
panegyric
a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something
parsonage
a church house provided for a member of the clergy
pecuniary
of, relating to, or consisting of money
phaeton
a light, open, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
querulous
whiny or complaining
regiment
a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries - and often separated into two battalions
solicitude
care or concern for someone or something
steward
one who manages or looks after another's property
toilette
the process of washing oneself, dressing, and attending to one's appearance
