Vote: the instrument and symbol of a freeman's power to make a fool of himself and a wreck of his country.

Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man - who has no gills.

EXHORT, v.t. In religious affairs, to put the conscience of another upon the spit and roast it to a nut-brown discomfort.

PENITENT, adj. Undergoing or awaiting punishment.

Witticism. A sharp and clever remark, usually quoted and seldom noted; what the Philistine is pleased to call a joke.

An aged Burgundy runs with a beardless Port. I cherish the fancy that Port speaks sentences of wisdom, Burgundy sings the inspired Ode.

BEG, v. To ask for something with an earnestness proportioned to the belief that it will not be given.