The musical intonation and liberal use of diminutives make Tico Spanish particularly effective for expressing sentiment and affection.

The cane was undoubtedly of foreign make, for it had a solid silver ferrule at one end, which was not English hall–marked.

The multiethnic crowd wore gym clothes, traditional Indian garb and a few political T-shirts. […] [M]ost said they were drawn by the mix of yoga and politics — and a chance to say neti-neti to President Bush.

He beat the familiar and well-trodden path to her door.