used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
adroitnessnoun
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading Where finesse and criminal adroitness were concerned he was of the greatest use to the captain of the _Sea Eagle_.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
Broome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Where finesse and criminal adroitness were concerned he was of the greatest use to the captain of the _Sea Eagle_.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
make right or correct
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
countrifiedadjective
characteristic of rural life
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Where finesse and criminal adroitness were concerned he was of the greatest use to the captain of the _Sea Eagle_.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
command with authority
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
put on clothes
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Where finesse and criminal adroitness were concerned he was of the greatest use to the captain of the _Sea Eagle_.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
at any time
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
finessenounUS /fɪˈnes/
subtly skillful handling of a situation
From this reading Where finesse and criminal adroitness were concerned he was of the greatest use to the captain of the _Sea Eagle_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
highest in quality
From this reading Where finesse and criminal adroitness were concerned he was of the greatest use to the captain of the _Sea Eagle_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
nefariousadjectiveUS /nəˈferiəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Where finesse and criminal adroitness were concerned he was of the greatest use to the captain of the _Sea Eagle_.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was doubtful if he had ever been engaged in a more nefarious scheme than he had in hand upon this particular occasion.
the act of using
From this reading Where finesse and criminal adroitness were concerned he was of the greatest use to the captain of the _Sea Eagle_.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where finesse and criminal adroitness were concerned he was of the greatest use to the captain of the _Sea Eagle_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. William Howard Reynolds was primarily a lawyer, but he was likewise agent and adviser for several organizations whose aims were not high but very direct.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been of aid to Captain Broome several times before, had smoothed over several unfortunate affairs with the local authorities on behalf of his client and had been liberally rewarded for so doing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE LAWYER AND THE PIRATE The contrast between the two men as they sat facing each other was really dramatic; the rough hewn captain, in his countrified garb, and the city man correct in dress and quiet in manner; but as to which was the most dangerous villain it would be hard to decide off hand.
