successful stroke
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At Egon's first successful stroke Albrecht muttered something about "luck" and "beginners," but when the course of the game did but further reveal the Candidate's skill and brilliant play, the Lieutenant grew furious.
From Quicksands by Streckfuss, Adolph
"And what successful stroke of business have you concluded?"
From Eastern Shame Girl by Souli, Charles Georges
The people were carried away with a fanatic zeal at the successful stroke of the Maid.
From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne
Haig's successful stroke was delivered on a front of nearly two miles south of the Ypres-Roulers railway.
Each innings lasts until one side has gained eight points, the points going to whichever player makes the successful stroke.
From A Wanderer in Florence by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
