Unlike flow, we can feel relative levels of gumption, and when we feel full of it, we can say we are 'gumptious'. In any case, it is my conviction that we need gumption for our spirits every bit as much as we need water for our bodies and neurons for our brains.

The oak processionary moth is a native of southern Europe but its range has been expanding northwards over the past 20 years and it has become established as far north as the Netherlands and northern Germany.

He has determined to enter the cabinet surrounded with creatures only, and, as to the Parliament, to trust to his dexterity and strength in throwing the apple of discord, occasions for doing which will, he imagines, soon and frequently occur.

Look how the pines loom towerwise, / Skirting the lake-edge bowerwise!