PALACE, n. A fine and costly residence, particularly that of a great official. The residence of a high dignitary of the Christian Church is called a palace; that of the Founder of his religion was known as a field, or wayside. There is progress.

INADMISSIBLE- Not competent to be considered. Hearsay evidence is inadmissible ... but there is no religion in the world that has any other basis than hearsay evidence.

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.

Heathen, n. A benighted creature who has the folly to worship something that he can see and feel.

Appetite, n. An instinct thoughtfully implanted by Providence as a solution to the labor question.

The poor man's price of admittance to the favor of the rich is his self-respect.

BEG, v. To ask for something with an earnestness proportioned to the belief that it will not be given.