RECOUNT, n. In American politics, another throw of the dice, accorded to the player against whom they are loaded.

A rabbit's foot may bring good luck to you, but it brought none to the rabbit.

PASTIME, n. A device for promoting dejection. Gentle exercise for intellectual debility.

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

ADMINISTRATION, n. An ingenious abstraction in politics, designed to receive the kicks and cuffs due to the premier or president. A man of straw, proof against bad-egging and dead-catting.

Consul - in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.

DELEGATION, n. In American politics, an article of merchandise that comes in sets.