Grade inflation refers to an increase in grade point average without a concomitant increase in achievement.

A nephew of hers, after receiving some learning at her ladyship's expence, got a commission, and fell upon the field of Waterloo; another is still at her heels, as a sort of jackall to fetch and carry when required.

A top cheater seldom ever uses shapes or loaded dice because they do not assure you of winning.

To supply the place of scenery, it was hung round with crimson curtains, through which we were to make our entrances and exeunts.