DRAGOON, n. A soldier who combines dash and steadiness in so equal measure that he makes his advances on foot and his retreats on horseback.
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RECRUIT, n. A person distinguishable from a civilian by his uniform and from a soldier by his gait.
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GRAVE, n. A place in which the dead are laid to await the coming of the medical student.
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SELF-denial, n. Indulgence of a propensity to forego.
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CEMETERY, n. An isolated suburban spot where mourners match lies, poets write at a target and stone-cutters spell for a wager.
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TENACITY, n. A certain quality of the human hand in its relation to the coin of the realm. It attains its highest development in the hand of authority and is considered a serviceable equipment for a career in politics.
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