The detective pulled a revolver from his pocket, and delivered a stroke with the butt.

He saw a chance to deliver a subtle stroke; and changed his tone accordingly.

A few more shots and The Shadow could have delivered a crippling stroke.

He was ready to deliver a vital stroke when the psychological moment might arrive.

I shall deliver a stroke that will frighten them all!

He had ordered Grady to deliver a neat stroke that would stun the victim.

He drew back his arm and delivered a powerful stroke with the hammer.

The Shadow was delivering a second stroke to another of Projillo's men.

At the stern of a canoe, he delivered a powerful stroke.

Through his agent, The Shadow had delivered a stroke to forestall crime.