Word: whole
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...omnipotence of corporations, etc., for the simple reason that by the Foraker Act we have been living until now virtually under the complete control of a council appointed by the President of the United States, and which with the governor also appointed, had legislative, judicial, and executive powers, the whole government being in its hands...
...beads. In a former play, "Becky Sharp," adapted on much the same method, he had such a link in the radiant personality of Mrs. Fiske. She "made" the play in the sense that through the subtle comedy of her characterization the play literally held together, a coherent, self-justified whole. It is not the fault of the star, but one cannot say this of "Major Pendennis...
...rights, and we should be willing to make reparation. It is necessary to preserve the good relations with South America. If not, they will think our treaties scraps of paper. The treaty with Colombia should be ratified by the Senate. It is not a party measure but concerns our whole South American policy...
...play itself was, it would be hard to say, but those who were present were well aware when the climax of the evening came--when the Misses Dolly sang "Beware of Pink Pajamas." This number brought much applause and no little interest. But that is the pity of the whole thing. Why could not more musical features have been introduced? If the authors objected to turning their farce into a musical comedy their objections stand in the way of their gaining more laurels. Although mixing categories is an awful danger among dramatists, a hybrid triumph is better than mere mediocrity...
...operetta on the whole is pleasantly tuneful; it is diverting to a limited extent; it is satisfying in the greater part of its acting; gorgeous in some of its settings and pleasing in its spirit. It suffers chiefly in comparison with Straus' splendid former works...