effrontery unashamed boldness.
German skepticism a German philosophy that examines style or appearance rather than substance.
University Extension Scheme The University of London began these extension courses that were early developments in adult education.
terminus (British)either the end of a transportation line, or a station or town located there; terminal.
Court Guides an annual reference manual listing the names and addresses of members of the upper class and aristocracy.
Funds government stocks that give a low yield of interest but are conservative and safe.
Oxonian someone who graduated from Oxford University.
Anabaptists a religious group that believes the only form of baptism should be complete immersion of the body in water.
pew-opener a person who works for a church by opening the private pews of the wealthy.
perambulator (chiefly British) a baby carriage; buggy.
Temperance beverage a drink that expressly does not contain alcohol.
Army Lists published lists of commissioned officers in the British Army.
