| A | B |
|---|
| belfry | The part of a tower or steeple in which a bell or bells are rung. |
| cipher | To solve arithmetic problems |
| cloakroom | A room where coats may be left temporarily. |
| hand-me-downs | Clothing that has been worn before by another child in the family. |
| ink well | A container for ink. |
| make your manners | Children curtsy or bow to show respect. |
| maxim | A rule |
| outhouse | A small building seperate from the main house, an outdoor bathroom. |
| penmanship | The use of the pen in writing, the art or skill of handwriting. |
| recitation | The act of reading or repeating. |
| spelldown | A spelling bee. |
| toe the mark | A mark on the floor upon which students placed their toes before speaking to the schoolmarm/master |
