The government is splintering, Lana, he continued.
The explosive used should be of such a character as to throw out or detach masses of rock without much splintering, which would destroy the blocks for slate-making.
Splintering and groaning filled the air, followed by muffled crashes as the trees behind the Others toppled into the snow.
They also express a concern over allowing dogs to consume bones because of the potential for choking or bone splintering.
Suddenly the house resounded with heavy blows and the splintering of wood.
