Language

We crucify ourselves between two thieves- regret for yesterday and fear of tomorrow.

Drop a fart = Pass wind loudly and unexpectedly

Archaic word

evenlong = along

Brewer's Phrase & Fable

Papa = , Father The former is Greek pappas (father); Chaldee, abba. For many centuries after the Conquest, the "gentry" taught their children to use the word "papa," but this custom is now almost gone out.

Difficult words

black - blackball, v.t. vote against, especially by placing a black ball in the ballot box; reject for membership; exile. blackcock, n. male of black grouse. black-fellow, n. Australian aborigine. blackjack, n. leather wine container; American, small oak; life preserver (weapon). black letter, Old English or Gothic type. Black Rod, chief officer of House of Commons. blackshirt, n. fascist. black- strap, (American) n. mixture of rum and molasses; cheap wine. black-water, n. infectious tropical fever.

Limerick

A maiden at college [named | Miss] Breeze, Weighed down by B.A.'s and Lit.D.'s, Collapsed from the strain. [Alas, it was | Said the Doctor, "It's] plain [She was | You're] killing herself by degrees.

Knowledge

Deutz (17)a Prussian town on the right bank of the Rhine, opposite Cologne.

Quote

Jealousy by John Dryden - Jealousy is the jaundice of the soul.

Tongue twister

Argyle Gargoyle

Unusual word

jink = to move quickly with sudden turns and shifts