Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.

GUNPOWDER, n. An agency employed by civilized nations for the settlement of disputes which might become troublesome if left unadjusted. By most writers the invention of gunpowder is ascribed to the Chinese, but not upon very convincing evidence. Milton says it was invented by the devil to dispel angels with, and this opinion seems to derive some support from the scarcity of angels.

Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while.

Experience - the wisdom that enables us to recognise in an undesirable old acquaintance the folly that we have already embraced.

NEIGHBOR, n. One whom we are commanded to love as ourselves, and who does all he knows how to make us disobedient.

Mausoleum, n: the final and funniest folly of the rich.

POLICE, n. An armed force for protection and participation.