MONARCH, n. A person engaged in reigning. Formerly the monarch ruled, as the derivation of the word attests, and as many subjects have had occasion to learn.

Cynicism is that blackguard defect of vision which compels us to see the world as it is, instead of as it should be.

Cribbage, n. A substitute for conversation among those to whom nature has denied ideas.

Infidel, n. In New York, one who does not believe in the Christian religion; in Constantinople, one who does.

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.

There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don't know.

ELEGY, n. A composition in verse, in which, without employing any of the methods of humor, the writer aims to produce in the reader's mind the dampest kind of dejection.