WHANGDEPOOTENAWAH, n. In the Ojibwa tongue, disaster; an unexpected affliction that strikes hard.

APHORISM, n. Predigested wisdom. The flabby wine-skin of his brain Yields to some pathologic strain, And voids from its unstored abysm The driblet of an aphorism. "The Mad Philosopher," 1697

Religion. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.

The circus a place where horses, ponies and elephants are permitted to see men, women and children acting the fool.

Architect. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money.

Laziness. Unwarranted repose of manner in a person of low degree.

Loquacity, n. A disorder which renders the sufferer unable to curb his tongue when you wish to talk.