more alive

Rarely do I feel more alive than when I’m on top of one of Scotland's magnificent mountains.

After Sinwar’s death, one top Hamas official said the leader’s fate “is not a deterrent but a source of inspiration for resistance fighters,” adding: “Martyrs live forever, and the cause for liberation of Palestine from occupation is more alive than ever.”

What’s more, she feels more alive during emergencies than amid domestic tranquillity.

“Don’t you worry about her, darling, yes. She’s quite safe, she is. Recognized her necklace, I did, and that one’s worth more alive than in my stomach, yes. But you, darling, you’re another tale altogether, yes. You’re to go in the oven, for dinner. Then we’ll see if we can’t trade your friend to the Wicked Queen for some dessert.”

For Bloom, the closer he gets to death, the more alive he feels.