I went over and asked him to let down the clews or corners of the mainsail, which had been drawn up in order to lessen the useless flapping of the sail against the rigging.

Thus, although constitutions might be distinguished by the degree to which their rules are entrenched, ordinary, nonconstitutional laws are always entrenched to some extent

While Indian English may not have a uniform standard form throughout the country, this in itself is not an insuperable obstacle for lexicography.

Atlantic tarpon are among the most dramatic and unusual of all Caribbean fishes.