POVERTY, n. A file provided for the teeth of the rats of reform. Its victims are distinguished by possession of all the virtues and by their faith in leaders seeking to conduct them into a prosperity where they believe these to be unknown.

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.

Conversation, n.: A vocal competition in which the one who is catching his breath is called the listener.

An appellate court which reverses the judgment of a popular author's contemporaries, the appellant being his obscure competitor.

PRICE, n. Value, plus a reasonable sum for the wear and tear of conscience in demanding it.

NEPOTISM, n. Appointing your grandmother to office for the good of the party.

A subsidiary Deity designed to catch the overflow and surplus of the world's worship . . . . [H]is master works for the means wherewith to purchase the idle wag of the Solomonic tail, seasoned with a look of tolerant recognition.