ARSENIC, n. A kind of cosmetic greatly affected by the ladies, whom it greatly affects in turn.

STORY, n. A narrative, commonly untrue.

UNIVERSALIST, n. One who forgoes the advantage of a Hell for persons of another faith.

SATIRE, n. An obsolete kind of literary composition in which the vices and follies of the author's enemies were expounded with imperfect tenderness.

DECALOGUE, n. A series of commandments, ten in number - just enough to permit an intelligent selection for observance, but not enough to embarrass the choice.

There would be far fewer accidents if we could only teach telephone poles to be more careful.

A popular vote to ascertain the will of the sovereign.