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单词 viva voce
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Per the viva voce system, a practice with roots in Ancient Greece, eligible voters would call out the names of their preferred candidates to a government clerk, who registered votes in a pollbook. This Is What Democracy Looked Like 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z
In his last Facebook post, Krishnan referred to this new rule: “There is no equality in MPhil/PhD admission, there is no equality in viva voce – there is only denial of equality.” 'A violence no autopsy can reveal': the deadly cost of India's campus prejudice 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z
He wrote that students from marginalized groups, including Dalits and lower castes, faced discrimination in admissions to master’s and doctorate programs and in the oral exams, known as “viva voce,” that determine final grades. Another Dalit suicide on campus raises fears of a crisis of discrimination at Indian universities 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z
Over all, Mrs. Clinton’s promotional ads did more to boost her own favorable ratings than these specialized attack ads, which makes them as effective as the viva voce attacks at influencing people. Ads That Use Candidates’ Own Words, to Powerful Effect 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z
Not at all; they are comparing notes about their viva voce in history. Aspects of Modern Oxford 2012-04-25T02:01:12.193Z
And Wiggie, assuming the viva voce examination tones of the Club Moss, would ask her sister what a man was, and whether Eesaac Oliver Gruffydd could properly be classed as one. Mushroom Town 2012-04-21T02:00:25.923Z
McFarlane used to tell of an incident which illustrated the ingenuity with which it was sometimes attempted to evade the ordeal of the viva voce examination. Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work 2012-04-06T02:00:32.097Z
This was Mr. Froude's published version of a statement made viva voce to himself; and his version was wrong in every particular—in fact, in substance, in detail, in purport, in everything! Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z
Attack ads generally make people less happy and hopeful, while making them more angry and worried, so perhaps the emotional response to the viva voce ads is to be expected. Ads That Use Candidates’ Own Words, to Powerful Effect 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z
It is much used in viva voce voting in legislative bodies, etc. µ This word is written I in the early editions of Shakespeare and other old writers. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z
In all elections votes are required to be given openly viva voce, and not by ballot, except that dumb persons entitled to suffrage may vote by ballot. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z
They were written for persons with whom he could communicate only by letter, and are extended enough to suggest the viva voce comments which many a student recalls, but of which there is no record. The Letters of William James, Vol. II 2011-11-24T03:00:48.427Z
Evolution of the Ballot.—In the early days of our history, voting was by viva voce, that is, by living voice. Government in the United States National, State and Local 2011-11-16T03:00:28.590Z
Both campaigns have used this viva voce style of advertising in this cycle. Ads That Use Candidates’ Own Words, to Powerful Effect 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z
The entire platform was then adopted by an overwhelming viva voce vote. A History of the Republican Party 2011-10-14T02:00:29.980Z
Voting at this period was viva voce and not by ballot. Lincoln, the Politician 2011-10-11T02:01:06.270Z
He was interrupted by the footsteps of a new arrival—a boy called Curry this time—with an official document from which he read us the information that we had just received viva voce. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z
As to its contents, I would willingly have imparted them to you viva voce, if I had known that it was to serve any good purpose, for no secrets dare exist betwixt us. The Devil's Elixir Vol. II (of 2) 2011-08-09T02:00:28.197Z
Other news now and then filtered in, and this the Colonel, either viva voce or by means of his typewriter, promptly shared with the whole interested community. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z
The lord of the land became the schoolmaster of his subjects, reenforcing the effect of viva voce teaching by means of a periodical published expressly for their moral uplift. Prophets of Dissent : Essays on Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Nietzsche and Tolstoy 2011-05-17T02:00:20.900Z
Each member of the Congress shall be entitled to one vote on all actions taken viva voce. Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress at Saint Paul, September 5-8, 1910 2011-05-07T02:00:26.100Z
When the time came for the viva voce, Rudolf and I could stand it no longer, we had to go in and listen. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z
I had translations of Sophocles and Virgil to do on paper, but it was not till the afternoon that 'Mr. Hare' was called for viva voce. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z
He was certainly one of the most popular men in Christ Church; when he was in the schools, to be examined viva voce, almost the whole undergraduate world of Christ Church was there.... Famous Men of Science 2011-03-08T03:00:49.717Z
A viva voce vote was then taken and the resolution was adopted without a dissenting voice. 30,000 Locked Out. The Great Strike of the Building Trades in Chicago. 2011-02-16T03:00:39.173Z
The Japanese up to the time of the sixteenth da�ri, named Ouzin Tenwo, had no written character, all the orders of government being proclaimed viva voce. The Progress of Ethnology An Account of Recent Archaeological, Philological and Geographical Researches in Various Parts of the Globe 2011-02-12T03:00:34.983Z
But the apology would require an explanation—the embroglio was curious and complicated—and the explanation could only be properly understood by giving the details viva voce. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z
It was a relief to the hot, tossing sensation of balancing values in her mind, to remember that it was the day of the Catechism examination, which would be viva voce. Consequences 2011-01-14T03:00:53.047Z
He gave out specimens which the students had never seen; these had to be investigated, and they had to give viva voce accounts of their discoveries to the rest of the class.  Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History
All elections by the people shall be by ballot, and all by the General Assembly shall be viva voce. Constitution of the State of North Carolina and Copy of the Act of the General Assembly Entitled An Act to Amend the Constitution of the State of North Carolina
Frequently they were taken down viva voce, and transcripts sold to such as were wealthy enough to purchase. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis"
English examinations consist of so many papers to be taken up; the "viva voce" does not play an important part in England, as it does in France. John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced
Glad we don’t have to bed no cattle, viva voce, this night.” Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally Published under the title of Bransford in Arcadia, or, The Little Eohippus
I have always been in favor of Bulgaria's selection of a monarch viva voce or vox populi, whichever you think would look the best in print. Cordwood
He then introduced the practice of following the lecture with a viva voce examination on what had been delivered. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross"
In the lobby, however, an open threat was made to proclaim it viva voce in the plaza on the coming Sunday, and at the mouth of the cannon. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II.
A "viva voce" examination very often gives the examiner a better idea of the candidate's abilities and knowledge than a written one, but it has many drawbacks. John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced
"What are we going to take for the viva voce?" asked Aldred. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story
Had I a viva voce chance, I would try. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3)
Bicker, the editor, instead of reviewing his admired literature in his journal, lengthened breakfast by doing so there viva voce. The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday
At the end of the waiting-room there are two little apartments, each containing one table and a chair; there the "originals" are examined in topography, viva voce, one at a time. Scotland Yard The methods and organisation of the Metropolitan Police
When you ask him to give you the translation of the piece viva voce, he tells you: "Please, sir, you did not tell us we were to learn the piece." John Bull, Junior or French as She is Traduced
I have examined your marks for the last three weeks, and also the list of the viva voce examination that you had yesterday. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story
And it must certainly be admitted that the terrors of the modern written examinations were unknown in the old universities; such testing as took place was always viva voce. The Oxford Degree Ceremony
The clerks of election were charged with keeping a record of these viva voce votes. History of the Constitutions of Iowa
For Lincolnshire he had viva voce information from Cynebert, and the monks of the Abbey of Partney; and for Northumberland he made his inquiries himself. The Ethnology of the British Islands
She had become a mere recorder, viva voce. When Ghost Meets Ghost
De Morgan’s writings, however excellent, give little idea of the perspicuity and elegance of his viva voce expositions, which never failed to fix the attention of all who were worthy of hearing him. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor"
The words hummed in his brain as he ascended the stone stairs of the gaunt building in Mark Lane to face the final ordeal of a viva voce examination before the Head Examiner. An Ocean Tramp
The Convention then proceeded viva voce to the election of permanent officers, that is, a President, a Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, a Door-Keeper, and a Sergeant-at-Arms. History of the Constitutions of Iowa
He next moved that the Clerk of the House be instructed to transmit to the Senate the ratification resolution, which was carried by a viva voce vote. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI
License Suffrage was discussed in the House April 27, and on a viva voce vote was declared carried, but on a roll call was defeated, 93 yeas, 96 nays. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV
In the month of May, I answered in writing the instructions he gave me at Cadiz, as I did viva voce at Aranjues in April, before he entered Madrid. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX
He also made "a most pleasing and favourable impression in 'viva voce.'" War Letters of a Public-School Boy
The votes of the electors were to be given viva voce. History of the Constitutions of Iowa
On June 28 by a viva voce vote the Senate went on record as the ninth State to ratify the Federal Suffrage Amendment, the actual strength being 19 to 10, with one absent. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI
The rest of the officers of the company were elected, viva voce, every time there was a fire. A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs
The Count de Montmorin, who was compromitted in this rumor, took an opportunity to mention publicly, that neither viva voce, nor by letter had he given the least surmise that would authorise it. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX
Thus one is chosen moderator by acclamation when he receives a unanimous viva voce vote; we could not say he was nominated by applause. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions
It lasted but a few minutes; for, immediately after the roll had been called, Enos Lowe, of Des Moines county, was chosen, viva voce, President of the Convention. History of the Constitutions of Iowa
The vote was viva voce and so overwhelmingly in the affirmative that it was not counted. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI
For the sake of variety, or to economise time, some of the passages may be translated viva voce at the discretion of the master. Helps to Latin Translation at Sight
All three were pronounced nice-looking, ladylike girls, and now the guests bent forward to listen to the viva voce examination, which immediately began. A Bunch of Cherries A Story of Cherry Court School
As the coaching age recedes farther back, so it will be found that an increasing number of men will want to read about what they no longer can hear viva voce. The Private Library What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought to Know About Our Books
The viva voce vote was to be taken at the Township elections in April, 1844. History of the Constitutions of Iowa
The House rejected the committee's adverse report by a viva voce vote and the next day passed the bill without further debate. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI
Miss Flaxman had been the only woman in for Greats, and as a favor she was taken first in viva voce. The Invader A Novel
The only means placed in the hands of the individual citizen by which he may accomplish his portion of this great task is the ballot, or the viva voce vote. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II
Whether these subjects are to be handled viva voce or in writing must be left to the decision of the teacher. Le Petit Chose (part 1) Histoire d'un Enfant
America.—At the first elections in America voting was viva voce; but several of the colonies early provided for the use of written or printed ballots. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"
It really wouldn’t take you a minute to hear about it viva voce.” Bird of Paradise
I passed the viva voce with flying colors, and scarcely felt a trace of the nervousness which used to cause me such an intolerable sensation of nausea before the tests. Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion
Suffrage is one definition of the word, while the verb is defined, to choose by suffrage, to elect, to express or signify the mind, will, or preference, either viva voce, or by ballot. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II
It is now the afternoon of the second day of the viva voce examinations in honors. Tom Brown at Oxford
No telephone, no communicator, no teletype, no radio, no form of communication except viva voce. The Machine That Saved The World
When they reached the tree, they spread out and joining hands went skipping, still viva voce, around the seniors who watched them, silent and smiling. Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls
She did her work there excellently—both in viva voce arithmetic, as well as in the written tests put to her, and also counted dots, etc. Lola or, The Thought and Speech of Animals
Of what use is a viva voce choice, except the living voice of Christ be heard speaking by his Spirit? The Ministry of the Spirit
You may go in and watch the torture yourself if you are so minded, for the viva voce schools are open to the public. Tom Brown at Oxford
With these last news was exchanged viva voce, and passengers sometimes threw ashore tins of cigarettes, tobacco, and chocolates. The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula
We were examined viva voce in the Doctor’s study. The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story
The motion of Mr. Barringer was agreed to by a viva voce vote. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
Officials were notified that they would be expected to vote for Conservative candidates, a hint which in Prussia cannot be so lightly regarded as here, since voting there is done viva voce. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy
The week's paper-work passed off uneventfully; then comes the viva voce work for the candidates for honors. Tom Brown at Oxford
She declined giving him an answer viva voce, but promised it in writing. The Death Shot A Story Retold
There was laughter, seeking even that small excuse for vent; the hilarity was as expressive as a viva voce vote, and its volume suggested that there were more against Flagg than there were for him. Joan of Arc of the North Woods
The amendment of Mr. Backus was decided in the negative by a vote viva voce. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
The postscript, which suggests considerations on the viva voce examination of witnesses, is particularly worthy a very attentive perusal. An Essay on Professional Ethics Second Edition
The search in the night had been fruitless; and to add to the general excitement, that morning the Examiner was to commence the viva voce part of the examination. Wilton School or, Harry Campbell's Revenge
In many of the slave State voting was done viva voce; that is, by the voter announcing at the polls to the judges the name of the person for whom he voted for each office. Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865
Here is his picture of his viva voce examination:— November 14th.—Spent the morning chiefly in looking over my Polybius; short abstract of ethics, and definitions. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859
The amendment of Mr. Coalter was rejected by a viva voce vote. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
The Polling.—Prior to 1872 candidates were nominated viva voce at the "hustings," an outdoor platform erected for the purpose; but nowadays nominations are made in writing. The Governments of Europe
After the Prior has reported, the students are examined viva voce upon the portions of the decretals, which they are studying, and the results of the examination bear out generally the Prior's views. Life in the Medieval University
If there is a viva voce, be sure and speak up and give your answers as though you were sure of them. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton
The election was then commenced viva voce, the clerk calling the roll. Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis
The motion was lost by a viva voce vote. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
In 1883, and again in 1886, the lower chamber debated, but rejected, a project for the substitution of the secret ballot for the existing viva voce method of voting. The Governments of Europe
Our questions were asked viva voce, and as they were often suggested by what had been previously written, I either at the time or soon afterward wrote them just above the reply. The Arena Volume 4, No. 21, August, 1891
Their practical verses were never written, but given to their pupils viva voce, that they might assist in conveying them orally to the people. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales
The rule adopted at our election was that each State should have one vote, to be delivered in open session, viva voce, by one of the delegates as spokesman for his colleagues. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government
The question on the adoption of Mr. Bronson's motion was taken viva voce, and the amendment was rejected. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
Except in elections, voting is viva voce, and an abstract of proceedings is published regularly in the official gazette of the Republic. The Governments of Europe
So I took this opportunity of holding a little viva voce examination. The Loom of Youth
Of the former I can really only discourse viva voce. Gilbert Keith Chesterton
It is to be regretted we have no copy of the viva voce examination of Mr. Townley, the husband of the lady whose life was said to have been taken away by witchcraft. Discovery of Witches The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster
At this point there were loud calls of "question," and the President put the question to vote, viva voce. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
Votes are taken viva voce or by rising, but a vote on a bill as a whole must always be by roll call and viva voce. The Governments of Europe
It was believed that Homer's poem was passed from one generation to another viva voce, and faults were attributed to the improvising and at times forgetful bards. Homer and Classical Philology
The President then put the resolution to a vote; but, being unable to determine from the viva voce vote whether it was carried or not, he stated that the roll would be called. International Conference Held at Washington for the Purpose of Fixing a Prime Meridian and a Universal Day. October, 1884. Protocols of the Proceedings
The weaknesses of a beginner are apparent at a glance; even better than by a viva voce interrogation. Practical Essays
The motion to lay on the table passed in the affirmative by a viva voce vote. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
He believed in the value of viva voce discussion, and discouraged all unnecessary inter-departmental correspondence.  Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland
Beethoven read, and, of course, replied viva voce. The Pianoforte Sonata Its Origin and Development
Comedy: the criticism of morals and manners viva voce, was his real forte. Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions Volume 2
I remember his coming out from his paper on, Moral Philosophy in great exaltation; and his viva voce was spoken of as a most brilliant performance. Prime Ministers and Some Others A Book of Reminiscences
The motion was thereupon, by viva voce vote, decided in the negative. A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
I have been thinking much about what you said to me both viva voce and in your note upon that "obnoxious word" in my play. Records of a Girlhood
In saying that we do not overlook the fact that this Court is making an assessment in isolation from the viva voce evidence given at open hearings of the Inquiry. Judgments of the Court of Appeal of New Zealand on Proceedings to Review Aspects of the Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Mount Erebus Aircraft Disaster C.A. 95/81
But the custom of children calling fathers, in a viva voce manner, by their Christian names, was independent of the other more general usage of the patronymic. The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
No one coming, I resolved to proceed to Fort Coulonge, and communicate viva voce the information I had received. Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory Volume I.
In a few states, voting at elections is done viva voce. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens.
The motion to adjourn was voted down with a viva voce vote there was no disputing. The Ramrodders A Novel
Then he immediately asked for a viva voce examination of both, because among these people there were no writings any suits. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 16 of 55 1609 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century
A man votes viva voce by announcing to the election officers the name of the candidate of his choice, and having it recorded upon the polling-list. Elements of Civil Government
“To relate it viva voce” he went on, thoughtfully, “would be troublesome to both of us.” Mr. Fortescue An Andean Romance
General elections are viva voce, until otherwise directed by law. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens.
There was no ballot-voting; it was a viva voce matter, and each man knew his fellow's creed. Lewis Rand
The tribunal is carved out of the body of the Senate and out of the body of the House by their vote viva voce. The World's Best Orations, Vol. 1 (of 10)
The viva voce method was once considered the best; but voting by ballot or by machine has supplanted it generally in the United States. Elements of Civil Government
He has stood as Senior Wrangler in a far more exacting viva voce—the University of the Seven Seas. Shandygaff
The viva voce ordeal was the one, however, which he knew would be most dangerous to him, and he dreaded it accordingly. The Firm of Girdlestone
To patients enduring every day for years from every friend or acquaintance, either by letter or viva voce, some torment of this kind, I would suggest the same answer. Notes on Nursing What It Is, and What It Is Not
Foreign noblemen are addressed viva voce as Monsieur. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette
The clerk makes a list of the names of voters, and when the election is viva voce he records the votes. Elements of Civil Government
The question in Masonry is not taken viva voce or by "aye" and "nay." The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry
I believe that one or two gentlemen have gone to England to explain the drawbacks viva voce . Letters of Travel (1892-1913)
They then presided at the elections, which were viva voce. The Philippines: Past and Present (Volume 1 of 2)
Foreign noblemen are addressed viva voce as Monsieur. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette
But I speak off-hand, and must not be held too closely to the obiter dictum of a viva voce opinion. Mr. Meeson's Will
In the early days in Illinois, elections were conducted by the viva voce method. McClure's Magazine December, 1895
For the last three weeks before the examination he worked thirteen hours a day, spending the whole night before the viva voce over his books. The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C. L. Dodgson)
Indeed, they are not fit to be written down, and I must reserve them for viva voce. The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti
I felt as one who is about to be examined viva voce on the very subject in which he is shakiest. Enoch Soames: a memory of the eighteen-nineties
To-morrow we are going to have a viva voce composition: Our Holidays. A Young Girl's Diary
Another thing was that, as the female sex was naturally loquacious, good practice would be gained in the viva voce department of our studies. Allan Quatermain
His works would still, as before, be read, analyzed, and discussed 'viva voce' and in print. Life and Letters of Robert Browning
I had a similar description, viva voce, years ago," Arthur said when she had left us, "from a little girl. Sylvie and Bruno
He brought the subject before his audience in his own clear and admirable viva voce style. James Nasmyth: Engineer; an autobiography
We had the viva voce composition and Frau Doktor said, very good, what is your name? A Young Girl's Diary
He knew that he had done well, and though the second part of the examination was viva voce and he was more nervous, he managed to answer the questions adequately. Of Human Bondage
The old crude viva voce system of Henchard, in which everything depended upon his memory, and bargains were made by the tongue alone, was swept away. The Mayor of Casterbridge
After passing the latter a student bears the title doctorandus until he has written a book or thesis and defended it viva voce before the examiners. Dutch Life in Town and Country
Coleridge had read them all; and in the evening, with our negus, we had them viva voce gloriously. Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey
She must have spoken to Frau Doktor M., for in the German lesson the subject for viva voce composition was Good Manners. A Young Girl's Diary
Lord Holme stared at his varnished boots and looked rather like a puzzled boy at a viva voce examination. The Woman with the Fan
This is one of the many expressions which seem to imply that this treatise is rather a collection of notes of a viva voce lecture than a set formal treatise. Ethics
The viva voce examination began immediately after the publication of the first results. Jean Christophe: in Paris The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House
It is a dreadful task that of answering examination papers—only to be exceeded in dreadfulness by the horrors of Mr. Jobbles' viva voce torments. The Three Clerks
The day after to-morrow, the 13th, Oswald has the viva voce exam for his matriculation. A Young Girl's Diary
Hamilton, who sends for me on every occasion, that this despatch will be curtailed, but I trust that more particulars will come viva voce. Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir
Of the two purposes given above to be subserved by the use of the ballot rather than by viva voce voting, the first is too commonly not realized. Studies in Civics
But he did not even reach the viva voce, the very thought of which had sent him into a cold sweat the night before. Jean Christophe: in Paris The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House
Nominations in the town meeting should be viva voce, elections by secret ballot. Towards the Great Peace
The question is of no contemptible magnitude, between instructions viva voce, and a circular letter. Four Early Pamphlets
My Sunday parties are always viva voce invitations, and what between not remembering whom I've asked, and not knowing whether those I've asked will remember, I generally find it horribly difficult to arrange the places. The Profiteers
The vote is viva voce on the call of the roll, each member when his name is called pronouncing the name of his choice for speaker. Studies in Civics
When my interest revives, I shall probably make reply, but I hope viva voce. Memories of Hawthorne
The two branches of the Legislature shall meet separately and vote viva voce. A Brief History of the United States
All elections by the people shall be by ballot, and all elections by the General Assembly shall be viva voce. School History of North Carolina : from 1584 to the present time
The whole school was assembled in the big schoolroom, and Mr. Cardew, both the Misses Ponsonby being present, examined viva voce Catharine Furze
But if no person has received such majority, the joint assembly proceeds to choose, by viva voce vote of each member present, a person for senator. Studies in Civics
For, be it known, the women of the Doraine took a most determined stand against the manner in which the men, viva voce, had arrogated unto themselves the right to name the baby. West Wind Drift
Here, too, elections were held viva voce under the beeches, at the foot of the wooded spur now known as Imboden Hill. The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
All elections by the people shall be by ballot; all elections by any representative body shall be viva voce, and the vote recorded in the journal thereof. Civil Government of Virginia
Points so extremely delicate cannot be settled on a slate, and he had not dared to broach it viva voce to his younger brother. The Grim Smile of the Five Towns
The vote is viva voce, and the term is "until their successors are chosen and qualified"—usually about two years, though all are subject to removal at the will of the house. Studies in Civics
The cylinders can be readily posted like letters, and made to deliver their contents viva voce in a duplicate phonograph, every tone and expression of the writer being rendered with more or less fidelity. The Story of Electricity
We will try a little ~viva voce~, Mr. Pucker. Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green
James's indignation resulted in fierce stammering; while Louis deliberately continued a viva voce self-examination, with his own quaint naivete, betraying emotion only by the burning colour of cheek and brow. Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 1
When we are chatting together again about music I will explain to you viva voce my antiquated ideas concerning the whys and wherefores of matters belonging to our profession. Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 2 from Rome to the End
There is no hurry about this affair, and we will talk over it again viva voce. Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso
Bartlett, at the Zoological Gardens, I feel sure, would advise you infinitely better about hardiness, intellect, price, etc., of monkey than F. Buckland; but with him it must be viva voce. More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2
Certainly," stammered Glossin; "but there are cases in which a viva voce conference—Hem! Guy Mannering
This charter provided for the election of a mayor, four aldermen, nine councillors, and three judges, the first judges to be chosen viva voce, and their successors by the City Council. The Story of the Mormons, from the date of their origin to the year 1901
I should very much like to have a viva voce discussion on these matters: I can only see for certain that we have suffered a dreadful loss in being no longer able to excommunicate.  The Way of All Flesh
More about this viva voce—as well as about "Tristan and Isolde." Letters of Franz Liszt -- Volume 1 from Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso
Unfortunately in consulting a physician we naturally want to see him and tell him our symptoms viva voce, and it is here that Monsieur de Camps with his industrial genius seems to me most aggravating. The Deputy of Arcis
But they have no constitutional power over the ministers; nor have they the much more valuable privilege of badgering a minister hither and thither by viva voce questions on every point of his administration. North America — Volume 2
I felt as one who is about to be examined, viva voce, on the very subject in which he is shakiest. Seven Men
The Address we do not give; for indeed it was in strophes, sung viva voce, with all the parts;—Danton glooming considerably, in his place; and demanding that there be prose and decency in future. The French Revolution
"But you, I presume, have decided to assert your pretensions viva voce?" Twenty Years After
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