an effluviating power

But unfortunately all that his long-winded explanation amounts to is unconvincing rationalization by its tendency to epithetize a counter argument.

What I want to point out here is that there is a considerable breadth of numerological practices, ranging from psephology/gematria through to practices close to mathematical physics which are deemed to be too much driven by mathematical or aesthetic considerations.

After losing his train of thought, the teacher took a deep breath and attempted to combobulate himself.