Word: nasally
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...South American bug wears a masklike hollow structure on its head which makes it look like a distant alligator. "The resemblance extends to a number of independent details, including the nasal prominence in front, a large false eye behind, bearing a white mark which simulates light reflected from a real eye, and false teeth which are present not merely in color but in relief...
...think he is, but I'll go and see. Who is it speaking, please?' says a strange nasal voice that you wouldn't recognize yourself...
...FitzPatrick returned from Spain with his first travelogues. Since that time the nasal narration of the Traveltalks has continued almost unchanged through Benares, the Hindu Heaven, Bali, the Island Paradise, Tibet, Land of Isolation. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer rates FitzPatrick as a producer. His films cost about $15,000 apiece...
...crank-it-up days of the phonograph, Tenor Murray's brothy voice was one of the great sellers. With a nasal lilt he sang songs like If You Talk in Your Sleep Don't Mention My Name; It Takes the Irish to Beat the Dutch; Oh, You Beautiful Doll; I'd Rather Be a Lobster Than a Wise Guy. Lately Victor gave 63-year-old Billy Murray a chance at a comeback, on Bluebird records. Last week his voice, no longer a broth but a rich Irish stew, was to be heard...
...eventually his heart. In three acts full of adroit handkerchief work Cowl runs a gamut of politely contained emotions and achieves resignation in the end-with the help of old acquaintance. At one point, where she snuffles back her tears, she brings off a little masterpiece of nasal dramatics. Meanwhile Peggy Wood has given a witty picture of a blonde, bird-brained, overdressed, likeable soul...