I gave him a slice of specially prepared ham for his delectation.

Sharp objects puncturing the tire would cause tire deflation. I would assume that it's also normal for non compromised tires to lose air over time because of expansion, contraction, scientific crap, whatever.

Jacques Moderne has written:

'Le parangon des chansons, contenant plusieurs nouuelles & delectables chansons que oncques ne furent imprimees au singulier prouffit & delectation des musiciens' -- subject(s): Part-songs, French

amusement, delectation, diversion, enjoying, entertainment, fruition, fun, gladness, gratification, gusto, happiness, hedonism, indulgence, joy, loving, luxury, pleasure, recreation, rejoicing, relaxation, relish, satisfaction, savor, self-indulgence, sensuality, thrill, triumph, zest