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Gaffe

This is a blunder made by a person, which often causes problems.

Austria

This is the Central European country in which the book takes place.

Apothecary

This is an individual who formulates and dispenses medicines for doctors, patients, and others, similar to today's pharmacist.

Garrison

This is a collection of military troops in a single area who are there to protect it or to use it as a base. The term is also used to denote military stations.

Schloss

This is the German term for castle, or palace.

Sanitorium

This is a hospital designed to treat chronic illness, nerve conditions, or mental disorders.

Bacillus

This is a genus of bacteria, and in the book is the reported cause of Edith's paralysis.

Coach-and-Four

This is a large carriage drawn by horses with a driver.

Balustrade

This is a rail with a row of posts supporting it that acts...

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