Pre-existence, N. An Unnoted Factor In Creation.

An Absolute Monarchy Is One In Which The Sovereign Does As He Pleases So Long As He Pleases The Assassins.

You Don't Have To Be Stupid To Be A Christian, ... But It Probably Helps.

Deliberation, N.: The Act Of Examining One's Bread To Determine Which Side It Is Buttered On.

Mace, N. A Staff Of Office Signifying Authority. Its Form, That Of A Heavy Club, Indicates Its Original Purpose And Use In Dissuading From Dissent.

Private, N. A Military Gentleman With A Field-marshal's Baton In His Knapsack And An Impediment In His Hope.