So Mother Imelda travelled north, carrying with her an autocratic temperament, a habit of making snap decisions and sweeping changes, and an expectation of loyal support. She entered a house where tradition was paramount and where the Superior, though a ‘grande dame’, was surrounded by consultresses and monitors. […] In York she was a Consultress as well as teaching in the day and boarding schools and serving as Head Mistress of the latter.

Rain drizzled steadily as we entered the semiprotection of a grove of trees. At least the wind wasn't hitting us so hard. Mom's umbrella proved to be close to useless, because it kept collapsing.

Preclinical in vitro testing for ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excreation and toxicity)....

Yes, we were known as the “sick man of Europe” until we joined the European Union and – guess what – we have left the EU and have regained that dubious status.