Word: constant
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...acting, (2), its requirements and practice, (3) its rewards. The art of acting is the art of embodying the poet's sensations, of fathoming the depths of character, and of tracing its emotions. To the actor the phrase, 'Art is long and life is short, ' has a constant significance. He is ever thinking of what is undone, he is ever striving towards what is never done. To present the man thinking aloud is the most difficult part of our art. It has been said that actors trust to the inspiration of the moment; nothing could be more untrue. Edmund Kean...
...been especially engaged to take charge of the courts in future, and will keep them all well rolled and marked out. His first duties will be in regard to the old courts, which are not to be remade until the summer. These, by constant rolling, he will endeavor to put in fair condition. For these courts, players must provide both poles and nets as formerly, and the rule in regard to tennis shoes will here be strictly enforced as also on the new courts...
...come out from Boston to see the games, such a delay was inexcusable. The next meeting will be attended by ladies who, even less than men, will care to remain through a long meeting if delays occur. Nothing breaks up the enjoyment of an entertainment so much as a constant stream of spectators leaving, one party after another, before the affair is over...
These thoughts necessarily lead us to two conclusions,- first, that students should endeavor to master the art of note-taking, and at the same time, be constant in using it; and second, that colleges should afford the students some aid, giving, if necessary, some instruction in note-taking. Stenography is a great aid to thorough note-taking; and if the colleges would only offer some instruction in stenography no one can estimate of what value it would be to the students...
...hand ball court in the gymnasium is now in constant...