Word: stratum
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...medium for the diffusion of noble ideas. The wide appreciation of Shakspere is due to the stage; for multitudes it has performed the office of discoverer." After speaking of the unjust opprobrium which has been cast upon the dramatic profession on account of the short-comings of the lower stratum of actors, Mr. Irving closed by saying, "I have been an actor for nearly thirty years, and what I have told you is the fruit of these years' experience. The calling to which I belong is worthy of the suppot and sympathy of all intelligent people...
With oath on oath a stratum...
...stratum of slush so soft and nice...
...stratum of water; over that...
...stratum of man in a new silk...