be carnal

We want it to be carnal, but not dirty.

The book is largely written in Alex’s idiosyncratic English — to sleep is to “manufacture Z’s,” to have sex is to “be carnal” and nearby is “proximal.”

The maypole reappeared upon the village green, ginger was hot i’ the mouth once more, cakes and ale disappeared down hungry and thirsty throats, and none declared eating and drinking to be carnal sins; folks sang songs and danced where had been only the singing of psalms in nasal tones and walking circumspectly; close-cropped polls grew love-locks again, and sad raiment gave place to the revived glories of ancient doublet and hose whose colours mocked the sun for splendour.

If Christians were like Christ, their warfare would not be carnal, but spiritual, corresponding with the armor which he has provided.

One highlight: "Many girls want to be carnal with me because I'm such a premium dancer."