This eco-imperialist logic was expounded by Larry Summers, chief economist of the World Bank, in his 1991 memo to a senior World Bank official.

Once the hosts started bickering in the kitchens, the guests began to migrate towards the living room.

Hunder-cook, indeed! which it's what I never abore yet, and never will abear.

Gissing is never more of a miserabilist than when trying to be light-hearted.