Appellee testified that the train came through like a bat out of hell, and while this language is probably highly figurative, it nevertheless might tend to indicate that the train was running at a very high speed.

The alloy is hard, close-grained, and resembles steel. Moreover, it is more fileable than either zinc or copper.

As for whores—they are sometimes daughters of fine homes peddling their quim and quiff for a thumbnail of cocaine or a tot of rot-gut whiskey.

He confirmed that he had power of attorney.