They even had the temerity to ask how much I earn, which I always thought was a secret between me and the Receiver of Income. |
Now nearly two decades older, I am not yet entirely depleted of breezy temerity. |
You do not need a great deal of temerity to suggest that in the circumstances. |
The astonishment at Exeter's temerity to claim the lead had barely subsided when the Grecians doubled their advantage. |
But he didn't acknowledge me at all until I had the temerity to speak, and ask a question. |
For his temerity he was sentenced to be nailed by his ears to the local pillory and responded by laying a curse on the courtroom and city. |