Language

When in doubt. . . mumble.

Postie = Postman, mail delivery person

Archaic word

hearken = listen to

Brewer's Phrase & Fable

Fly in the Face of Providence = (To). To act rashly, and throw away good opportunities; to court danger.

Difficult words

ordinance - n. decree.

Limerick

There was an asexual bigot Whose cock only served as a spigot. 'Till a jolly young whore, Taught him tricks by the score, Now his greatest delight is to frig it.

Knowledge

Kapilathe founder of the Sankhya system of Hindu philosophy (q. v.); was regarded as an incarnation of Vishnu (q. v.).

Quote

Happiness by John Tillotson - Men expect that religion should cost them no pains, that happiness should drop into their laps without any design and endeavor on their part, and that, after they have done what they please while they live, God should snatch them up to heaven when they die. But though the commandments of God be not grievous, yet it is fit to let men know that they are not thus easy.

Tongue twister

A nurse anesthetist unearthed a nest.

Unusual word

cultus = religious ritual; a cult