The priority of the so-called gospel of Matthew, the Pauline purpose of Luke, the second in date of our gospels, the derivative and second-hand character of Mark, and the unapostolic origin of the fourth gospel, are points which may for the future be regarded as wellnigh established by circumstantial evidence.

It may look nothing like an eel, but the Atlantic tarpon is related to these ancient snakelike fish.

The rain came down sluicingly.

However, the coagulated, musky, sickly smell of djamba overwhelmed all other odours. […] The four small parcels of djamba were included in our order. […] He winked at us knowingly as he dragged on the huge, glowing wrap of djamba in his mouth.