Lost in her thoughts, Rose trailed a hand along the spines of the many tomes occupying her bookshelf. It was a quiet evening and the hot tea situated near her desk needed a novel sort of companion. She paused as an old and dusty volume caught her eye, pulling it out and surveying the title with a grin. The Devils Dictionary. This should prove entertaining. The woman hastened back to her seat, book in hand. Even as she settled down to read, the first page of definitions made her laugh. Abrupt - Sudden, without ceremony. Like the arrival of a cannon-shot and the departure of the soldier whose interests are most affected by it. Academe - An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy - A modern school where football is taught. Adder - Species of snake. So called for its habit of adding funeral costs to other expenses of living. Apologize - To lay the foundation for further offense. Apothecary - Physicians accomplice, undertakers benefactor, and grave worms provider. Her giggling continued as she flipped to the section labeled B.
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