The majority of the theophorous elements are based on Yah rather than el. Daiches believed that this was intended to make a clear theological distinction from el, which was a widely used Semitic term for a divinity.

A spout of blood flew from his mouth, spattering Smichov's linen trousers.

Ten o'clock. Beginning to blow hard; taking in sails one after another. — Three o'clock. A perfect storm; the gale a few days ago but a gentle breeze to it.

The buoy bobbed between the crests and troughs of the waves moving across the bay.