Thus did this slave girl by her subtle wit make a clean end of all, noiselessly and unknown even to the dwellers in the house.

High-style British comedy, that beacon of subtle wit and impudent grace, has been in a slump lately.

Her work is characterized by a subtle wit, an unflagging sympathy for her characters, and a sphinx-like reticence.

In that book, as in her short stories, Casey distinguished herself as a writer of extraordinary and subtle wit.

The two guards moved for the first time, exchanging glances in appreciation of their lord's subtle wit.

He was surprised to discover he enjoyed young Reggie's subtle but sharp wit.

He had a quiet, subtle wit and a calm manner that made any situation more agreeable.

Your quick tongue and subtle wit?

Perhaps one must see a "critical mass" of Mr. Rabb's work to catch his subtle and engaging wit.

Although "How War Came" has moments of subtle wit, it is not light reading, no flashy survey suitable for a television documentary.