An acquaintance recently described him as "29 years old going on 17."

Acquaintances described her as a very shy and modest girl.

An acquaintance of the three young witnesses described them as "frightened for their lives."

"Our mutual acquaintance described you well," Rory said, not wanting the man to know he had actually seen him earlier.

Acquaintances described him as usually placid and nondescript, with little interest in social interaction.

Acquaintances she met on Fifth Avenue later described her as cheerful.

Acquaintances described him as an "ordinary guy" who regularly prayed at the mosque on Fridays.

Friends and acquaintances describe him as a Buddhist priest active in peacemaking movements.

He even reportedly spoke during some of these meetings, and the acquaintance described Smith as a "very passable exhorter."

Acquaintances described him as a combative and unstable man who regarded women with smoldering hostility.