RIBALDRY, n. Censorious language by another concerning oneself.

To renounce an honor for an advantage. To renounce an advantage for a greater advantage.

RAILROAD, n. The chief of many mechanical devices enabling us to get away from where we are to where we are no better off. For this purpose the railroad is held in highest favor by the optimist, for it permits him to make the transit with great expedition.

Rum, n. Generically, fiery liquors that produce madness in total abstainers.

You can effect a change of robbers every four years. Inestimable privilege - to pull off the glutted leech and attach the lean one! And you can not even choose among the lean leeches, but must accept those designated by the programmers and showmen who have the reptiles on tap!

Immortality: A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for.

Loquacity, n. A disorder which renders the sufferer unable to curb his tongue when you wish to talk.