a male elephant comes up and penetrates the female

The mallards, who had been joined by one black duck, grew tamer as well. I developed a swanly sort of voice, one I found rather embarrassing when caught at it by passing hikers or mountain bikers.

Notwithstanding Catherine's assurances, I was apprehensive about meeting Denys, worried that I would come off as a massive idiot […]

Emily was a great favourite with him; and he had always viewed the attachment, at whose dénouement between her and Lorraine, Lady Mandeville meant to preside, as a somewhat foolish romance.