Cock tail, then, is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters — it is vulgarly called bittered sling, and is supposed to be an excellent electioneering potion, inasmuch as it renders the heart stout and bold, at the same time that it fuddles the head.

I am well except a head cold.

I'm going to have to get a new car. Mine is old enough to vote.

She watched him waste away from lack of food or exercise.