EXTINCTION, n. The raw material out of which theology created the future state.

Custard: A detestable substance produced by a malevolent conspiracy of the hen, the cow, and the cook.

In the algebra of psychology, X stands for a woman's heart.

Achievement; the death of endeavor and the birth of disgust.

DEJEUNER, n. The breakfast of an American who has been in Paris. Variously pronounced.

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.

QUIXOTIC, adj. Absurdly chivalric, like Don Quixote. An insight into the beauty and excellence of this incomparable adjective is unhappily denied to him who has the misfortune to know that the gentleman's name is pronounced Ke-ho-tay.