[116] Disclosed.
[117] Of a different opinion.
[118] As a stick partly in the water and partly out.
[119] Assumptions, propositions taken for granted in argument. If the Latin form is used, the plural should be postulata.
[120] Exert his authority as justice of the peace.
[121] The lines or wrinkles in the palm of the hand supposed to indicate the fortune.
[122] The line beginning at the middle of the wrist and sweeping round the base of the thumb. As this is the line upon which are based predictions as to length of life and not as to marriage relations, Mr. Spectator probably did not report the gipsy correctly.
[123] Gave him up for drowned.
[124] Humorously used of the captain's one attendant, the drummer.
[125] I.e. in the box under the seat.