I think it but reasonable to attribute them [tides] to her [the Moon's] agency, as the stimulatrix and supplier of that electric principle by which land and water, for certain lengths of space and for certain times, mutually attract and repel each other, which is the proper definition of tide.

Through our parade fees we have purchased a 1938 LaSalle hearse (which we painted red and yellow) and our own public address system, which is mounted on our clown car (hearse).

Only one room of the house was being used, but the whole place was lit up like a Christmas tree.

He talked precipitately, and I did not try to stop him.