REASON, n. Propensitate of prejudice.

ASPERSE, v.t. Maliciously to ascribe to another vicious actions which one has not had the temptation and opportunity to commit.

Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others.

Scriptures - The sacred books of our holy religion, as distinguished from the false and profane writings on which all other faiths are based.

KISS, n. A word invented by the poets as a rhyme for "bliss." It is supposed to signify, in a general way, some kind of rite or ceremony appertaining to a good understanding; but the manner of its performance is unknown to this lexicographer.

EJECTION, n. An approved remedy for the disease of garrulity. It is also much used in cases of extreme poverty.

LIVER, n. A large red organ thoughtfully provided by nature to be bilious with. The liver is heaven's best gift to the goose; without it that bird would be unable to supply us with the Strasbourg "pate".