'Now, Puddock, back him up—encourage your man,' said Devereux, who took a perverse pleasure in joking; 'tell him to flay the lump, splat him, divide him, and cut him in two pieces—' It was a custom of the corps to quiz Puddock about his cookery […]

The substance liquefied upon heating.

These features are, of course, being introduced gradually to existing tube lines but the work will take time to complete as it can only be undertaken in non-traffic hours.

The candle flared in a sudden draught.