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

PALACE, n. A fine and costly residence, particularly that of a great official. The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church is called a palace; that of the Founder of his religion was known as a field, or wayside. There is progress.

RECONCILIATION, n. A suspension of hostilities. An armed truce for the purpose of digging up the dead.

Opportunity: A favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment.

Optimist – A proponent of the doctrine that black is white.

Even the laws of justice themselves cannot subsist without mixture of injustice.

Confidante: One entrusted by A with the secrets of B confided to herself by C.