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"Infidel n: in New York one who does not believe in the Christian religion in Constantinople one who does."
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"Abscond - to move in a mysterious way, commonly with the property of another."
Crime

"Bride: A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her."
Happiness

"Clairvoyant, n.: A person, commonly a woman, who has the power of seeing that which is invisible to her patron - namely, that he is a blockhead."
Power

"Genius - to know without having learned; to draw just conclusions from unknown premises; to discern the soul of things."
Genius

"In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office."
Intelligence

"Litigant. A person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bones."
Hope

"Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man - who has no gills."
Body

"Architect. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money."
Money

"What is a democrat? One who believes that the republicans have ruined the country. What is a republican? One who believes that the democrats would ruin the country."
Nation
