By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.

There were only some three or four cars in the lot at the time.

My voice is in my sword.

We saw several houses whose roofs were falling off. (= The roofs were falling off several houses that we saw.)