ARRAYED, pp. Drawn up and given an orderly disposition, as a rioter hanged to a lamppost.

Magpie, n.: A bird whose thievish disposition suggested to someone that it might be taught to talk.

Consul - in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.

Rum, n. Generically, fiery liquors that produce madness in total abstainers.

Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact

Fork: An instrument used chiefly for the purpose of putting dead animals into the mouth.