The membranae were clear and transparent and the incus could be plainly seen.[…]In chronic purulent cases it is necessary to excise the remnants of the diseased membrana, and the malleus and the incus, with their synechial bands, in order to liberate the stapes.

A section will suddenly become a stage play, a comic-strip-style cartoon, a chat-show anecdote, or a lecture delivered in glorious style by Tilda Swinton in a shocking orange dress and a wig to match

With close-shut eyes she listened to the steps of the devils and moonacks as they gradually went away from the house.

He had no alternative to the slim chance of safety offered by the ‘lun’ of Cat Harbour, Northern Island.