Word: temperamental
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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The work of the rest of the cast is marked by the same finish, and also by a remarkable fitness for the various' parts. Each actor and actress is adapted to the peculiar role he or she plays, not only physically, but even, it would seem, in natural temperament. Edward...
Frank Wilson, National League umpire of fiery temperament, unused to Cobb's technique, was calling balls and strikes in the game- an exhibition contest between the Boston National and Philadelphia American teams. He showed signs of being irritated by the monologue behind him.
"There is a fundamental difference in temperament between the English and American sportsman", declared B. McK, Henry '24, captain of the University crew in his Senior year and the following year a member of his college crew at Oxford.
The Adventurous Age. When George Tyler announced the return of Mrs. Patrick Campbell after a twelve-year absence from the U. S., greybeards revived the legends of her fiery temperament and explosive tantrums. They recalled how, in 1902, she ordered tanbark dumped on the trolley tracks outside the Republic Theatre...
"Why, you're just a girl," beamed Vice President Dawes, on first meeting Marion Nevada Talley, prima donna. Then, taking a long drag at his pipe, he added: "Don't acquire temperament." Miss Talley enjoyed Washington last week; Senator Capper of Kansas escorted her about the city; Senator...