Word: touched
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...first postwar leading part (as Shakespeare's penn'orth king, Richard II), Alec had London's dour critics giddily tapping their umbrellas. The Daily Herald: "This is Shakespeare done in a way that gives luster to the English theater. . . ." The Daily Telegraph: ". . . Admirable economy . . . not a touch nor a tone seems wrong." The consensus: Alec Guinness is the most versatile new actor to appear on the British stage since...
...well as a small-scale publisher of German books by immigrant authors. Besides dealing in such standard items as Russian-German dictionaries and Scandinavian children's books, Mueller indulges one of his great loves by selling fine art prints on the side. The Renoirs and Pienssos add a supreme touch of individuality to the paper-covered French novels in the disorded front windows. But, evidently, love for European culture may conceivably to too far, for there's been a book on display for the last few weeks, ambiguously entitled, "How to get all you want in Norway...
...refreshing to see the poise these models have," was the assertion of white-haired Joseph Champagne, Beacon Hill dancing instructor and a sort of unhurried Arthur Murray, as he sat down to become the third male in the distaff sea. A tardy fourth, orchestra leader Vaughn Monroe added a touch of glamour as he assumed his place with "Yeah, but they should put price tags on the dresses. They did at the one I judged at the Stork Club...
...example, The Attorney General's carefully worded remark did not touch Mr. Wallace's central thesis. Mr. Clark said, "One who tells the people of Europe that the United States is committed to a ruthless imperialism--and war with the Sovet Union --tells a lie." Under the guise of diplomatic avoidance of mentioning names, Mr. Clark is guilty of innuende, at a time when Mr. Clark himself calls for "clear thinking." It is true that the United States is not yet committed to a ruthless imperialism. The Truman-Vandenberg Doctrine is not yet passed. It is the very...
...himself, an exception to his own rules, takes five); the arm should swing up as if the bowler were throwing it up to shake hands with someone; the eyes should not be on the pins but on a point at the foul line where the ball will first touch. But there is one thing more: "Varipapa is rhythmical . . . that's why he's the greatest...