successful stroke

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The agony of young Thurlow, pretending to look pleased, was depicted by a very successful stroke of Art.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 09, July, 1858 by Various

So when he sailed in to the attack, and delivered his "swashing blow," the report of the gun was immediately heard, proving conclusively that a successful stroke had been made.

From The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales by Bullen, Frank T.

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

“One to thee, son of Tyingoza!” cries the wielder of the successful stroke, nimbly swerving to avoid the return one.

From A Frontier Mystery by Mitford, Bertram

He had done a very successful stroke of business in Liverpool, and was returning to Laburnum Villa in the highest spirits.

From The School Queens by Meade, L. T.