TAKE, v.t. To acquire, frequently by force but preferably by stealth.

In theology, the state of a luckless mortal prenatally damned. The doctrine of reprobation was taught by Calvin, whose joy in it was somewhat marred by the sad sincerity of his conviction that although some are foredoomed to perdition, others are predestined to salvation.

Christian - One who follows the teachings of Christ insofar as they are not inconsistent with a life of sin.

Duty - that which sternly impels us in the direction of profit, along the line of desire.

GEOGRAPHER, n. A chap who can tell you offhand the difference between the outside of the world and the inside.

War is God's way of teaching Americans geography.

MUGWUMP, n. In politics one afflicted with self-respect and addicted to the vice of independence. A term of contempt.