The agricultural yields were lower this year.

a plausible pretext; plausible manners; a plausible delusion

Between the grey mist of rainclouds the sun suddenly appeared to mottle the wet asphalt of Marble Arch in patches of silver and ebony.

What a day! Started off with early comshaw run to 2/5—got 2 jackets, 1 boots. Gave 1 jacket to SSgt. Lelansky.