| 单词 | Vestris |
| 例句 | Early in the sixties an impressario, with judgment sharpened by American experience, became the lessee of the same theatre, the Lyceum, which twenty years earlier had been managed by Charles Mathews and Madame Vestris. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z He was one of the first, if not the first, of the burlesque writers, and was the author of those produced so successfully by Madame Vestris for years at the Olympic. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Charles Mathews married Madame Vestris on July 18th, 1838, the lady being at that period the lessee of the Olympic Theatre, where her management had been characterised by exceptional taste and enterprise. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z You once danced a polka with little Laura Wilkins on the boards at Astley's, and ever since that time you have been labouring under the delusion that you are a consummate Vestris. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z Fifty years ago Madame Vestris charmed the town by her singing and displaying her legs as a Buy-a-Broom Girl. A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern 2011-08-19T02:00:15.893Z After the death of her husband, Mrs. Yates remained at the Adelphi with Mr. Webster, played for one season at the Lyceum with Madame Vestris, and finally retired from the stage in 1849. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z “Bravo!” cried the little gentleman above referred to—and he cut a caper that might have done credit to Vestris. Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 2011-03-13T03:00:21.980Z Madame Vestris obtained an injunction against the publisher of this book and it was suppressed. A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 3 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe 2011-02-16T03:00:32.387Z Vestris herself never made a more brilliant or impassioned Countess. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories In the ballet, likewise noted for people with great capabilities, Gardel and Vestris the elder were first. The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun And morals and modesty do they not give a fine, and lovely countenance, to the graceful art of Vestris? Why a National Literature Cannot Flourish in the United States of North America Such an idea never entered the heads of Vestris or Gardel. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II "What a shape is there!" said a second; "I protest he puts me in mind of Vestris himself." The History of Sandford and Merton Had any cynical philosopher undertaken to cure Vestris of his vanity, it would not have been a charitable action. Practical Education, Volume II Vestris was tall and imposing, and was not to be excelled in dances of the grave and sedate order. The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun Had Vestris been present, she might have taken some new hints in dancing. A Sailor of King George The bedroom scene in the interlude was as well furnished as Vestris had it; with a 'practicable' fireplace blazing away like mad, and everything in a concatenation accordingly. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete In the house adjoining the Royalty Theatre Madame Vestris was born. The Strand District The Fascination of London “I must beg your pardon, Harcourt, for detaining you a moment, but what are the odds upon the Vestris colt for the Derby?” Japhet in Search of a Father Vestris the elder was succeeded by his son, the most astonishing dancer to be seen, such were his combined gracefulness and lightness. The Memoirs of Madame Vigée Lebrun Vestris, and "Old" Farren—he received a hundred pounds down, and was tided over his difficulties until the starting of Punch gave him permanent employment. The History of "Punch" To make a Vestris or a Saint Leon of a savage of this sort! Godfrey Morgan A Californian Mystery Vestris, in what was called a ‘Pamela Hat’ with a red feather; and, again, singing ‘Cherry Ripe,’ one of the Dozen immortal English Tunes. Letters of Edward FitzGerald in Two Volumes Vol. II Muscular was his arm, laying low the kings of the forest, Uncouth might be his coat, and his heavy shoes, Vestris flouted, At the grasp of his huge hand, the dainty belle might have shuddered. Man of Uz, and Other Poems A certain dramatic translator, introducing a well-known comedian to Madame Vestris, said: "Madame, this is Mr. B——, who is not such a fool as he looks." The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings The charming Vestris had been its tenant for a while. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864 In 1831 he was a member of Madame Vestris's company, and wrote his first play, a burlesque. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Vestris, whom the people of his time called "The god of the dance," once complained to Gluck that his "Iphigénie en Aulide" did not end with a chaconne, as was the rule. How to Listen to Music, 7th ed. Hints and Suggestions to Untaught Lovers of the Art Vestris having seceded, and Caradori being for some time unable to perform, it became necessary to engage a young singer, the daughter of the tenor Garcia, who had sung here for several seasons.... Great Singers, Second Series Malibran To Titiens "Did they not?" said Vestris, amazed at the information; then, in a tone of compassion, "How much they are to be pitied!" Great Singers, First Series Faustina Bordoni To Henrietta Sontag "Did they not?" replied Vestris, astonished at this news, and in a tone of compassion continued, "then they are much to be pitied." Great Italian and French Composers It will be etouffante; Vestris, it is said, dances for the last time. George Selwyn: His Letters and His Life Talked with Count Pietro G. of the Italian comedian Vestris, who is now at Rome—have seen him often act in Venice—a good actor—very. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals "I must beg your pardon, Harcourt, for detaining you a moment, but what are the odds upon the Vestris colt for the Derby?" Japhet, in Search of a Father He was accustomed to say: "Auguste is a better dancer than I am; he had Ga�tan Vestris for a father, an advantage which nature refused me." Great Singers, First Series Faustina Bordoni To Henrietta Sontag Madame Vestris and Mr. C. Matthews played Lady and Lord Whiffle—two also exceedingly difficult characters, but by these performers most delicately handled. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 27, 1841 Madame Vestris has also endeavoured to prevail upon the civic mercy. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 20, 1841 Lady Blanche and Lady Anne are young and beautiful—exquisitely lovely; for they are played by Madame Vestris and Mrs. Nisbett. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, October 16, 1841 “London Assurance” is still seen to much advantage, and so is Madame Vestris. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 18, 1841 Vestris, the last of the family, and the first wife of the English comedian Charles Mathews, was the granddaughter of Ga�tan. Great Singers, First Series Faustina Bordoni To Henrietta Sontag As a child, he used to perform in private theatricals; he excelled in female parts, and sang the songs of Madame Vestris, encouraged in this by his father. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion When Madame Vestris assumed the management of the Olympic Theatre in London in 1831 she inaugurated a new era in stage conventions. The Theory of the Theatre Beverley, the scene painter for Madame Vestris, half a century ago, brought fairy, or Pantomime, scenes to great perfection. A History of Pantomime Now Vestris, the tenth of the Muses, To Mirth rears a fanciful dome, We mark, while delight she infuses, The Graces find beauty at home. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 477, February 19, 1831 "Monsieur was, doubtless, a contemporary of Vestris, the famous dancer," I said. In the Days of My Youth Apart from all else, I had met with my little bit of success in such a different field, and she was almost another Madame Vestris in popular esteem. The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections Vestris herself performed the part of the "fair lady." Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook These Extravaganzas, from the pen of Planch�, with scenery by Beverley, and all under the management of Vestris, afterwards became quite the rage. A History of Pantomime And pleasure finds twenty new graces, Wherever the Vestris may sing! The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 477, February 19, 1831 The illustrious Vestris, Monsieur," said the little old gentleman, "was, next to Louis the Fourteenth, the greatest of Frenchmen. In the Days of My Youth He knew Madame Vestris, and had many entertaining stories about her. The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections Later in manhood he became a pupil of Vestris, and the gracefulness of his dancing was much admired, especially in the minuet. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 395, October 24, 1829 I have previously referred to the excellence of Beverley's scenes under the regime of Madame Vestris. A History of Pantomime Madame Vestris also had seen the "fair woman" in the crystal, and had described her. The Port of Adventure Rossini set one of his songs to music; Madame Vestris recited others before crowded audiences at Covent Garden, and the chief talk of London for the season was about the verses of the 'Northamptonshire peasant.' The Life of John Clare If Vestris to oblige the nation Her own Olympus will abandon And help to prop the Administration, It can't have better legs to stand on. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes How could men who applaud Mademoiselle Clotilde and M. Vestris at eight o'clock in the evening have been at Bar and Chatillon in the morning settling accounts with the conductor of a diligence? The Companions of Jehu I was much disappointed when I found my selection of Madame Vestris and O'Connell did not altogether commend itself to Papa. Lady John Russell She—Madame Vestris—watched the whole scene in her crystal. The Port of Adventure Pitrot, the Vestris of his day, was a consummate specimen of this effrontery. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 345, December 6, 1828 "Didn't they?" replied Vestris; "then so much the worse for the Greeks!" A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music I might enlarge on my ecstatic delight in my baths, my healthy glow, my light-heartedness, my feelings of elasticity, which made me fancy I could trip along the sward like a patent Vestris. The Recreations of a Country Parson It was not from my being a fellow-scholar of Vestris, but from his being turned antiquary; the last passion I should have thought a macaroni would have taken. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 She thought of the crystal, and how Madame Vestris had seen the "fair woman" blotted out of the sunshine by a dark cloud. The Port of Adventure Wauwau seemed in figure not very much differing from a swan, except that the neck was not near so long, and she stood after an admirable fashion like to Vestris. The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen For my part, I am shy even of actresses, and should not think of leaving my card with Madame Vestris. Table Talk Essays on Men and Manners See her as she moves Scarce the ground she touches, Airy as a fay, Graceful as a duchess; Bare her rounded arm, Bare her little leg is, Vestris never show'd Ankles like to Peggy's. Ballads He had been to take a box for Armida at Madame Vestris's theatre. Burlesques So it had been in Madame Vestris's crystal. The Port of Adventure The aged Vestris had told her at the very beginning that this temps, well executed by a fine woman, is worth all the art imaginable. A Prince of Bohemia I ventured to mention a ludicrous paragraph in the newspapers, that Dr. Johnson was learning to dance of Vestris. Boswell's Life of Johnson Abridged and edited, with an introduction by Charles Grosvenor Osgood Madame Vestris had seen in the crystal a man standing beside her, a man in shadow. The Port of Adventure I shouldn't even have worn mourning, if Madame Vestris, the great palmist in San Francisco, hadn't told me it would bring me ill luck not to. The Port of Adventure Madame Vestris knew very well who "Nick" was. The Port of Adventure |
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