This child was doomed from birth.

Death, after all, is the common expectation from birth. Neither heroes nor cowards can escape it.

She suffered from several congenital ailments. It didn't matter what the diet was.

It became apparent that Lionel was told what to say in the letter and to the psychologists.

This comes as a complete surprise and shock to me.

Lionel wanted to make sure he had the right to appeal.