Word: disappearers
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Oyly Carte Opera Company's current Boston repertoire have been on the disappointing side for this reviewer. A flaw or two in the casting have been noticeable, and perhaps some of the romantic glow assumed by the Gilbert and Sullivan operas during the lean years tended to disappear when they were seen again. Gilbert and Sullivan, despite the somewhat mystical reputation which time has given them, were no more consistent than any creative personalities, and there are bare spets and distinctly less interesting operas among their work...
Cocteau treats the story as the enchantment it is. A film of mystery falls over everything in the film--candelabras are gripped by arms that move, statues' eyes follow the characters people appear and disappear at will. Realism is never allowed to intrude anywhere. Instead a web of visual charms is spun about the tale...
...Fourth Day. Police began to disappear from the streets. There was no need for them any more...
...above sea level), but sometimes small white clouds can be seen floating in it. Yellow dust storms rage across the Martian plains. The Martian poles show white spots, suggesting icecaps, that creep in winter down to latitude 50 degrees (equivalent to the latitude of Winnipeg), and disappear in the Martian summer. When the "icecaps" retreat, they leave greenish areas that resemble vegetation...
...corollary effect of Harvard's examination system is the complete paralysis that occurs in the College's non-cramming activities during the examination and reading periods. Lectures and meetings disappear, all sports temporarily cease, and any none-course intellectual occupation becomes dormant...