EXCEPTION, n. A thing which takes the liberty to differ from other things of its class, as an honest man, a truthful woman, etc.
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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.Ambrose Bierce
TALK, v.t. To commit an indiscretion without temptation, from an impulse without purpose.
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HAND, n. A singular instrument worn at the end of the human arm and commonly thrust into somebody's pocket.
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REVELATION, n. A famous book in which St. John the Divine concealed all that he knew. The revealing is done by the commentators, who know nothing.
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RESTITUTOR, n. Benefactor philanthropist.
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PLEBEIAN, n. An ancient Roman who in the blood of his country stained nothing but his hands. Distinguished from the Patrician, who was a saturated solution.
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