ruffian's

This was Swinton's first film, and her first of many for Jarman, and she delivers a typically nuanced and effective performance, with her dirty ruffian's face and bold manner.

Caravaggio Ed Howard 2009

One of these fellows offered to produce a very indecent proof to the contrary, and at the same time laid hold of the maid, which the father resenting, immediately knocked out the ruffian's brains with his hammer.

Sherwin's Introduction to the 1817 Edition 2007

Shaking Sloat's hand to seal their agreement had transferred some to the ruffian's skin.

More Twisted Stories Vol II Deaver, Jeffery 2006

Each time that an assailant came within reach of the swinging cutlass, the ruffian's form dilated with a fresh access of passion.

For the term of his natural life 2004

Shaking Sloat's hand to seal their agreement had transferred some to the ruffian's skin.

Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2004

Shaking Sloat's hand to seal their agreement had transferred some to the ruffian's skin.

Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine 2004

The ruffian's name was Shufti, and he was one-eyed and ugly as the god Seth.

Warlock Smith, Wilbur 2001

He drove the tip of the staff into the ruffian's stomach, then brought the other end down on his head.

If I Pay Thee Not In Gold Lackey, Mercedes 1993

He left the threat unfinished, but the vision of the ruffian's stringy paws against Emily's skin tightened his grip.

Once An Angel Medeiros, Teresa, 1962- 1993

"I'll lend you ten to begin on," said the youth, and he laid an X in the ruffian's hands.

Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road or, The Black Rider of the Black Hills Edward L. Wheeler