MAMMALIA, n.pl. A family of vertebrate animals whose females in a state of nature suckle their young, but when civilized and enlightened put them out to nurse, or use the bottle.

WALL STREET, n. A symbol for sin for every devil to rebuke. That Wall Street is a den of thieves is a belief that serves every unsuccessful thief in place of a hope in Heaven.

All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called a philosopher.

CONGRESS, n. A body of men who meet to repeal laws.

COMMENDATION n. The tribute that we pay to achievements that resembles but do not equal our own.

Debt, n. An ingenious substitute for the chain and whip of the slavedriver.

Potable, n. Suitable for drinking. Water is said to be potable; indeed, some declare it our natural beverage, although even they find it palatable only when suffering from the recurrent disorder known as thirst, for which it is a medicine.