| 单词 | dumb show |
| 例句 | A ceremony followed, in dumb show, in which it was easy to recognise the pantomime of a marriage. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Now there was nothing left of the dumb show by the fountain beyond what survived in memory, in three separate and overlapping memories. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The dumb show allows you to say all sorts of things. London International Mime Festival: Wordless Physicality That Smashes the Glass Box 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z Initially, we’re given a primer on the mere plot of “The Tempest,” largely by means of dumb show. Dance Review: ‘The Tempest Replica,’ From Kidd Pivot at the Joyce 2012-11-29T22:27:36Z It’s smart and jazzy, the costumes are mesmerizing, and it’s a breezy show without being a dumb show. What You Should Watch This Week: ‘Iris’ and ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z But Key is weirdly asked in the dumb show prelude of “The Mousetrap” to do some physical comedy that might have been too ludicrous for his “Key and Peele” comedy show. Who is Hamlet? Three actors make their case 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z A good dumb show would embrace the absurdity of its premise, find a distinctive, who-cares voice and find ways to tweak one of the world’s oldest comic setups. Work It: Say No to the Dress 2012-01-03T14:31:57Z Billions, the labyrinthine drama about a shady hedge-fund investor and the shady district attorney on his tail, is by far and away the smartest dumb show on TV. All hail Billions – the smartest stupid show on TV 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z But the core partisans understood that the campaign was not the coded dumb show the candidates were performing. From our archives: Todd Gitlin on "Back to the civil rights barricades" after the Bush-Gore election 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z "F—k you and your dumb show and your mystery illness. She disappears for two months, nobody knows why, and now she’s questioning me? ... I never fainted on my show either." Howard Stern slams Wendy Williams for saying he's 'gone Hollywood' 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z The conclusion plays out like a kind of dumb show, performed by helmeted mimes. ‘When the Game Stands Tall’ movie review: A true football story from a tired playbook Only the broad outlines are known of what must have been a highly cinematic dumb show of violence. Eagle Scout. Idealist. Drug Trafficker? 2014-01-18T17:31:04Z You hear the sighing of the wind and you see the grasses waving their heads as though they would talk in dumb show with you. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z Silent, but his arms, fingers, head, shoulders make animated dumb show. Immortal Youth A Study in the Will to Create 2012-04-03T02:00:30.247Z The proposers, the seconders, the candidates, all spoke in dumb show. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z Truth is in their theory nothing but ‘noise and inexplicable dumb show.’ Winterslow Essays and Characters Written There 2012-03-27T02:00:25.647Z He was perpetually mimicking somebody or chuckling and his speech was full of gaps, many of his sentences being rendered in dumb show. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z Speak he could not, both mind and body were too much broken for that; but he pointed to the door and signified to the damsel in dumb show that she was to withdraw. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z She lent him her shoulder across the room and strove by the dumb show of her love to give him what comfort she might, what sympathy. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z The Count seemed by his gestures--for the uproar and tumult were so great that all was done in dumb show--to be deprecating his retreat. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z William Fulbeck two speeches, while three other gentlemen of Gray’s Inn, one of whom was Francis Bacon, undertook the care of the dumb show. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z And from that time until the poll was declared open--in dumb show--not a word was audible. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z The Beg was still standing in his former place, and beckoned in dumb show to Emeric to come on. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z The other, a woman, leaned out of the carriage, imploring help in dumb show for the man upon the ground. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Toward the end of the eighteenth century the rage for dumb show and musical additions invaded the regular drama. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z Not one of these Arabs knows a word of English, and to be over a week without any means of communication but dumb show has been a horrid nuisance. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z The old Squire seconded him in dumb show. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Our modern clergy have so little of this gift, that, with my impracticable ears, it is all dumb show for me. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z Frequently he was accompanied not only by an instrumentalist, but by a remendador, or mimic, who illustrated his tale in dumb show. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z The musical accompaniment and songs became minor features; the lively action, elaborate mechanical devices, dumb show, strong contrast of virtue and evil, and the happy ending remained the essentials. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z I’ve talked with you, told you things in dumb show, often. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z She dared not speak to him, but in dumb show she indicated what he must do. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z She winked to me, and put her finger to her head, to inform me in dumb show that her companion was wrong there. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:26.667Z He tried to convey the magnitude of the disaster by means of dumb show. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z The dumb shows are noteworthy because, unlike those in Gorboduc and Jocasta, they are not allegorical, but represent important actions described or referred to in the text. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z The rest of the evening is more easily given in dumb show. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z Vienna!' getting me to understand by all sorts of dumb show that he had his wife and children there--happy man! For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z A scene which follows history, step by step, and which, by the way, might have been carried through by dumb show without words at all. The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama 2011-07-04T02:00:21.750Z After this dumb show had lasted for some minutes, the two gentlemen each threw down the newspaper they had affected to read, and departed. The Widow Barnaby Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:14.900Z It exhibits borrowings from Spenser, imitations of "Tamburlaine," Ate as a chorus, dumb shows requiring a menagerie, two ghosts, one of whom takes part in the action, and a story of double revenge. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z He put the proposal in dumb show, but both O'Hara and Armstrong vigorously protested against being left behind. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z He appeared to understand that I was friendless, and, having recourse to a dumb show of working his jaws, he brought home the question to me whether I desired to be taken to an eating-house. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Rosa clings to Helena; Neville in dumb show whispers anxiously to Helena and Rosa, as if to reassure and comfort them. The Problem of 'Edwin Drood' A Study in the Methods of Dickens 2011-06-05T02:00:15.443Z Every act was preceded by “a dumb show,” prefiguring the incidents of the opening act; these scenical displays of something considered to be analogous to the matter were remains of the pageants. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z All serious drama was, indeed, threatened by the ascendancy of the "illegitimate" drama of music and dumb show. Tragedy 2012-01-31T03:00:19.343Z She seldom spoke of ordinary things above a whisper, and would have dealt with the village scandal in dumb show if she could. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z In this little tragedy a family scene, enacted in “dumb show,” is watched from the outside. Prophets of Dissent : Essays on Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Nietzsche and Tolstoy 2011-05-17T02:00:20.900Z For the speech maps out by avoidance what is really said, and whereas some plays would lose little by being acted in dumb show, these appeal less to the eye than to the ear. Oscar Wilde A Critical Study 2011-05-04T02:00:14.580Z Tiraboschi is dubious whether the early Italian mysteries exhibited in the year 1264 were anything more than a dumb show, or the processional display of a religious pageant. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z And as he went through this dumb show of applause, he was talking all the time to the dark-eyed girl near him, with a sneering smile on his face. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1 2011-04-26T02:00:29.063Z The procession, it seems, stopped upon its passage to exhibit tableaux; and these were so arranged that the whole Scripture history was set forth in dumb show, down to the Last Day. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z It is, in fact, a representation, in dumb show, of an Indian girl straying along a forest path in the act of gathering flowers. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Into the inarticulate mass of emotion and dumb show which is the Dance there comes some more articulate element. Euripedes and His Age 2011-03-05T03:00:26.617Z The three judges were examining their notes, and handing papers back and forward to each other in dumb show. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z They were so surprised that they ceased fire, and after some dumb show let him enter the trench. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z The action extended over two days and was interrupted at intervals by dumb shows and lyrical interludes connected only by a slight thread with the story. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z "What means this dumb show of nodding and shaking your head?" 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z What is the use of seeing everything in dumb show? The Crooked Stick or Pollies's Probation 2011-02-06T03:01:00.547Z Besides, Hamlet’s words, “The croaking raven doth bellow for revenge,” shows that he already has become convinced of the King’s guilt before the appearance of Lucianus—and how, except by means of the “dumb show”? Shakespeare in the Theatre 2011-01-30T03:00:17.973Z Next morning, by means of dumb show, he made an officer believe that there were twenty-five other Mohammedans in his trench who were eager to join the Germans. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z A glittering Swiss Guard stared blankly at her, and directed her by dumb show to follow the stream of people—the pilgrims, Zillah told herself. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z But what could I contribute to the situation beyond a few impotent threats, made in dumb show? The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z In a moment my hand was in my pocket, and, drawing near to them, the female rose and held out her palm in dumb show. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 Leading violinist exhibits bouquet, and appeals in dumb show to conductor. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 14 1890 Sometimes it was confined to dumb show, illustrated by songs on placards which the audience chanted. A Short History of French Literature We hear the cry, and that is all we hear—nearly. ... suppose I should take a hand at this dumb show myself. Where the Pavement Ends The paucity of action is eked out by a dumb show to precede each act, and the place of the Chorus is supplied by four “ancient and sage men of Britain.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" While the John Brown tune is heard from the piano, they proceed to act in graceful dumb show the stanzas of my Battle Hymn. Reminiscences, 1819-1899 Bicker also illustrated in dumb show the action of heaving the poor old man overboard. The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday The other children began to gather around, much interested in the elaborate dumb show he was making of his inability to speak. Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6) Si And Shorty Meet Mr. Rosenbaum, The Spy, Who Relates His Adventures Each order I gave him was a comedy in two or three acts, all played out in dumb show. James Gilmour of Mongolia His diaries, letters, and reports As a general rule the charades that are arranged during the evening are better performed in dumb show, with plenty of action, than with any talking at all. What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes Our dinners therefore were constructive, a dumb show, a mere empty idle ceremony; our only resource against absolute starvation was tea. Home Life of Great Authors He was supplemented, when his affectedly antique diction failed him, by dumb show, the last straw clutched at by the desperate playwright. An Introduction to Shakespeare The audience were politely impressed, and the heavy villain did a bit of dumb show with the leading serious, which only needed to have been a trifle better to have proved convincing. His Lordship's Leopard A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts The examination of the "fool" costumes will take place in deaf and dumb show. Breakfasts and Teas Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions One half goes out, and the one that remains decides upon a verb which the others shall act in dumb show. What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes Presently the pipe was in his hands again; he fitted, unfitted, refitted, and played upon it in dumb show for some time. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Finding this, Donald had once more recourse to the dumb show of raising his hand to his mouth, as if in the act of drinking; and once more he found the sign perfectly intelligible. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative “A very grateful guest,” said Villon politely; and he drank in dumb show to his entertainer. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25) All the characters troop slowly upstairs, talking in dumb show. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XV So he tried to make them understand in dumb show, and finally they seemed to get an idea of his meaning. The Chinese Fairy Book Oh, you mean it will be done in twenty turns; but hang me if I understand your dumb show half the time! Hidden Hand Brenchfield was standing by and saw the dumb show, and understood it quicker than I did, for he was off like a greyhound, and so was Palmer. The Spoilers of the Valley A moment she stood, then slowly sank again upon the sand and drew her skirts about her with a dumb show of invitation. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 Dr. Sevier, returning home from a visit to a friend in Polymnia street, had scarcely got well seated in the omnibus before he witnessed from its window a singular dumb show. Dr. Sevier She had passed the rope around her neck and was hanging herself in dumb show. The Chinese Fairy Book What can a method be which, from the beginning excludes the mother tongue of the pupil when he knows no other? it is necessarily confined to dumb show and practice. The Aural System Being the Most Direct, the Straight-Line Method for the Simultaneous Fourfold Mastery of a Foreign Language. All on deck was dumb show; the sailors looked on, apparently as much surprised as we were; and, in the midst of the silent scene, the captain came on deck, apparently in great agitation. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI As she did so, splash! half the water was spilled: then her tormentor went through a dumb show of sympathy and sorrow until the crone seemed like to burst with fury. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 To Reginald it was like a scene in a pantomime—bewildering dumb show, with no sense or meaning in it. Phoebe, Junior She answered partly in dumb show, clasping one hand upon his shoulder and laying down her head upon it. Say and Seal, Volume II Perhaps self-recollection came back; for after eying the dumb show with uncommonly blank black eyes, both they and she suddenly started into action. Say and Seal, Volume I Several times Hepsey caught glimpses of him going through the dumb show of “Social Culture in the Smart Set,” and her wondering soul was filled with astonishment at his amazing evolutions. Hepsey Burke He sat at the piano and extemporized, whilst the young people acted scenes in dumb show and danced comic ballets. Famous Women: George Sand Only by the dumb show of her gesticulations, could I tell that a scene was passing between them. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness “Who knows?” answered the scribe in reply to this dumb show. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora She mimicked the formal name in dumb show. The Art of Disappearing The pandemonium of sound was such that the human voice could no longer make itself heard, and the officers on the bridges were obliged to give their orders in dumb show. Under the Ensign of the Rising Sun A Story of the Russo-Japanese War The picture book of the time was merely an attempt to put into simple outline, by means of woodcuts, the religious drama, or dumb shows of the day. Paul and the Printing Press And in dumb show the little man counted money with his hands. An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere Ezekiel is the great representative of 'Emblem Prophecy,' that is, discourses which have for texts some symbolic action or piece of dumb show. Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature Actors perform old-world dramas in dumb show, and conjurors in gaudy attire attract people of all ages to those time-honoured feats of legerdemain which once represented the sorcery of the mystic East. Through the Malay Archipelago The prologues, the invention of the dumb shows, and the first two acts, are not by Shakespeare. William Shakespeare Some sort of conversation in dumb show went on, and Columbus naturally interpreted everything in such wise as to fit his theories. The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) with some account of Ancient America and the Spanish Conquest While Hilbrough was making this speech his wife had, by dumb show, ordered the waitress to take something down-stairs, in order that there might be no listener to Hilbrough's autobiographical reminiscences but herself. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York As they lay in Iffley Lock the dark man appeared above them, and exchanged a few words and a great deal of dumb show with the Captain and Miller, and then disappeared. Tom Brown at Oxford For there would have been spontaneous and ingrained tendencies to avoid certain contingencies and to produce others; all the dumb show and evidence of thinking would have been patent to the observer. The Sense of Beauty Being the Outlines of Aesthetic Theory Let us see what was happening at the Boston end of the wire while all this dumb show was being enacted in the Wilmington court-house. Frenzied Finance Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated Sometimes a shopkeeper would offer her his wares in dumb show; but Marjorie had very little money with her, and, knowing nothing of the value of these things, was not to be tempted. Fifty-Two Stories For Girls As noise was precluded there was nothing left for her but this dumb show. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York In which case no piece of the unfortunate traveller would be left large enough to tell his story in dumb show. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 “All this dumb show will not avail,” Cries he, “if I’m surpass’d in voice.” The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes Queerly enough, it was something like looking at the dumb show of a cinema film. Between the Lines I could see the poor fellows, as I looked back, lashed to the rigging, holding up their hands in dumb show, imploring us not to desert them. A Yacht Voyage Round England You might hear a pin fall as the old gentleman, in dumb show, places the certificate into the boy’s hand and tries to get at the words which the silence has scared away. The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story When this takes place at any time, it is only a dumb show for a few moments, during which no words are exchanged. The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II For, in the excitement of carrying out her deed, she had forgotten her previous thought that the stranger would not be deaf, and had fallen into her habitual alternative of dumb show and shouting. Romola The two braves converse in dumb show, Kishwégin swings the cradle and croons. The Lost Girl The old man signified to him in dumb show that he was to say no more. The Day of Wrath In fact, in dumb show he at last began to teach us the bird’s habits. Through Forest and Stream The Quest of the Quetzal It lacks homogeneity, and the story is helped out by dumb shows and prologues. A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles However, at last in dumb show we got them to perceive that everybody who came downstairs had to be searched. The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective The Countess quite understood the dumb show, but she made no sign. A Forgotten Hero Not for Him Then the door of the room opened and a servant appeared, explaining in dumb show, so far as we were concerned, but to our perfect understanding, that a visitor had arrived. In Direst Peril The ceremonials of the coronation were regulated according to ancient custom, and the entertainment in Westminster Hall was on a scale of great magnificence. a dumb show in the time of elizabeth. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries “Sure he wants to buy back the wounded chief with these furs,” said Krake, who found it difficult to conceal his amusement at all this dumb show. The Norsemen in the West Every one who has tried it knows what a silly, almost imbecile, feeling comes over one when one attempts the communication of ideas in dumb show. The Rover of the Andes A Tale of Adventure on South America Finding them very imperfect in this respect, they ventured to use their lips without sound—to speak, as it were, in dumb show—and the contortions of visage thus produced were indescribable. Red Rooney The Last of the Crew In fact, one of the warriors signified to the friar in dumb show that he was to be brained with a war-club. French Pathfinders in North America It was not long before we had exchanged presents of wild fruits, and they had begun, by dumb show, and beckoning, and the utterance of soothing sounds, to invite me to accompany them. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866 Drama, in its essence, requires no speech; it can be played by marionettes, or in dumb show, and be enthralling. Figures of Several Centuries The same dumb show on the part of the Javanese went on as before. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat In vain the managers attempted to obtain a hearing—in vain favourite actors came forward, hoping to be heard—the play proceeded, but all in “inexplicable dumb show and noise.” Recollections of Old Liverpool I tried in dumb show to explain that I was not aware what I was being tried for; but as no one saw the point of my answer, I tremblingly pleaded “Not guilty.” Boycotted And Other Stories He had a dish of venison pasty and a flagon of wine in his hands, which he set before me, and in dumb show bade me eat. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess The whole business was carried on in dumb show, it being impossible to hear anything that was said. London and the Kingdom - Volume II He looked quickly at Patty, and, in dumb show, begged her not to sell the garment. Patty Blossom "I was to do like this," she replied, and went through the supping of something out of a plate in dumb show. Short Stories of Various Types The restlessness of the children had been duly considered; and, therefore, their part of the exhibition had been contrived to represent dumb show, rather than a stationary picture. St. Ronan's Well Pantomimes, or representations of dumb show, where the actors expressed every thing by their dancing and gestures, without speaking. Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology For Classical Schools (2nd ed) Such commands as he had given them had been in dumb show, as to driven creatures. Trail's End As she counted them on her fingers she honored each with a shake of the head, so mournful that it might be accounted an obituary in dumb show. The Young Mountaineers Short Stories A word, a look, a gesture of entreaty to Charley, placing in dumb show his brother in his charge, and she passed from the room hastily and noiselessly, but not unperceived. Continental Monthly , Vol. 5, No. 6, June, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Your guide would be Italian, and it’s too much of a strain to talk to a man all day in dumb show.” Jerry Junior Your guide would be Italian, and it’s too much of a strain to talk to a man all day in dumb show.’ Jerry It amused him to watch her dumb show, for her face spoke eloquently and her pretty, brown hands knew a language that was delicious. The Call of the Blood We knew only approximately the direction of the living enemy and the dead spoke to us only in dumb show, telling us unspeakable things about the horrors of modern warfare. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army To right and left bow the shepherds, worshipping in dumb show, while voices from behind chant a solemn hymn. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series Then on a blackboard behind me I could have written in large letters the names of our guests who should make some brief dumb show of acknowledgment. Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O The boys and girls, understanding the source of their security perfectly, believed that the eyelids of the master would keep faith with them, and so disported themselves without fear in the delights of dumb show. Alec Forbes of Howglen There are few Englishmen nowadays who, on being challenged to court Portia in Italian, would not cut a sorry figure in dumb show—sorrier figures than Frenchmen or Germans. Shakespeare and the Modern Stage with Other Essays Stretching a sinewy arm to its full length he made dumb show of pressing it, as he said, "One push, one cocktail; two pushes, two cocktails!" Emerson's Wife and Other Western Stories I never saw such admirable dumb show: it was better than any pantomime. The Diary of an Ennuyée There was some dumb show of serving him; and then the old man got up to go out, charging his daughter in the severest manner to admit no company in his absence. Wych Hazel It was incomprehensible and disturbing; a gibberish of emotions, a frantic dumb show of speech pleading for impossible things, promising a shadowy vengeance. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle The playgoing mob always includes groundlings who delight exclusively in dumb shows and noise. Shakespeare and the Modern Stage with Other Essays I thrust the message back upon the bearer of it, begging him in dumb show to give it quickly to my companion. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady For them it can be nothing but a morbid dumb show, for they are so far from the bench that not a word of the proceedings could be heard. The Man in Court In dumb show the young man made protestations of devotion, begged for his mistress's hand and kissed it with great fervour; and appeared to be carrying on a lively suit to the damsel. Wych Hazel The glancing at her watch, the critical inspection of the bundle of papers, yet untyped, that lay beside her on the desk; all these various movements were like the gestures of a dumb show. Sally Bishop A Romance The game had to be played with great caution, and conversation was conducted in whispers when ideas could not be conveyed in dumb show. The Gold-Stealers A Story of Waddy The plan, therefore, of the Christian missionary in imparting knowledge is immeasurably superior to that of the Moslem in dealing with dumb show. The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume I (of 2), 1866-1868 In dumb show he describes his aches and pains and shows how he is thinking of his thrashing of the night before; and what he does not say the orchestra says very plainly for him. Richard Wagner Composer of Operas I returned the greetings in dumb show, and hurried on. Under the Dragon Flag My Experiences in the Chino-Japanese War He received his orders in dumb show from the foreman of the gang. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India It was difficult to be more insulting in dumb show. The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police But as good to sit thus dumb, in stupor staring on that dumb show, for all that otherwise might be done. The Piazza Tales Whereupon Mr. Mistrust with no little confidence commended me in dumb show to the landlady of the Inn, a Mrs. Nature, if I understood him aright. Henry Brocken His Travels and Adventures in the Rich, Strange, Scarce-Imaginable Regions of Romance The voice has been stilled: the photoplay is a dumb show. The Photoplay A Psychological Study Combats and the clash of arms he obviously did not count as "inexplicable dumb show and noise." A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character Dramatic scenes from real plays were being enacted in dumb show on the stages of theatres apparently decorated by Rothenstein. Winnie Childs The Shop Girl But unless he had seen it with his eyes, what poet would have ventured to devise the thing and display it even in the dumb show of a tragedy? Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series The dumb show of staring into each other’s faces, squeezing fingers, and sighing, originated, we have reason to believe, with the ancient Romans. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 27, 1841 The barrister expressed extravagant admiration in dumb show, but this did not deceive the detective, who, for some reason, was downcast. The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate Portions of the entertainments were simply dumb show and pantomime, but it is clear that spoken dialogue was also resorted to. A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character No, no," said the captain; "eloquent dumb show won't do with me; you didn't come, like Mother Shipton, upon a birch broom. Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood The actor can do this in dumb show. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, First Series Hadji Hamid took it in both hands, felt it all over, patted it, and ended by turning it over to me and calling in dumb show for a tune. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales The motion is usually carried in dumb show, and with that mumble in which business is carried through in the House when there is no opposition. Sketches in the House (1893) The "dumb shows" referred to by Hamlet, however, were not so much distinct entertainments as excrescences upon the regular performances of the theatre, interpolations to win the applause of the groundlings. A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character The women sat upon the grass in a row, and first, in dumb show, they lifted and carried from its house to the beach a long canoe. White Shadows in the South Seas Fowler jumped upon the teacher's desk, appealing in dumb show for order. Judith of the Godless Valley The Burman made no reply, but beckoned again, pointing to the floor beside him in dumb show, and Leh Shin advanced slowly and took up his place on a grass mat a little distance off. The Pointing Man A Burmese Mystery The foundation of drama is that part of the action which can be represented in dumb show. Plays, Acting and Music A Book Of Theory This was regarded as a masterpiece of dumb show, and is described in glowing terms by a contemporary writer. A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character The dance includes a great deal of entreaty, aversion, hope, and despair, all in dumb show, and ends by the lady being led to a seat. Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life What words could have said so much as the dumb show with which he signifies that terrible fact of which he can neither ask nor hear in words? Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 33, December, 1873 A strange-looking effigy in tight breeches, with pointing yellow hands and a smiling yellow face, stood outside the shop, eternally asking people in wooden, dumb show, to go in and be robbed by the proprietor. The Pointing Man A Burmese Mystery He went through the dumb show of repeatedly offering to his captive guest the fish they had caught, pressing additional portions upon him, laughing significantly and joyously throughout his mimicry. The Frontiersmen We all know Shakespeare's opinion of "the groundlings," and how he held them to be, "for the most part, capable of nothing but inexplicable dumb shows and noise." A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character Pantomime as we now know the term, means, not only the Art of acting in dumb show, but also that of a spectacle or Christmas entertainment. A History of Pantomime It was all dumb show, but the manners of the three Japanese ladies were exquisite. The Motor Maids in Fair Japan Between the figures there was a little skilfully-managed action, mostly in dumb show. Miss Bretherton The ranchmen of that region have had terrible times,—in witnessing the sufferings of thousands of elk tamed by hunger, and begging in piteous dumb show for the small and all-too-few haystacks of the ranchmen. Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation He closed the window, and introduced us through it in dumb show; but he contrived to give the impression that I was the specimen under glass. A Diversity of Creatures The story represented was that of Mars and Venus, the whole performed by a single actor, who described the fable in dumb show. A History of Pantomime And nothing could have been more impressive than this dumb show. The Teeth of the Tiger The dancers, both boys and girls, should be discovered standing in an open group talking together in dumb show, evidently discussing the probabilities as to the ripening of the corn. Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs Imagine the scene in which Iago poisons Othello's mind against Desdemona, conveyed in dumb show. The Art of the Moving Picture It was clear they had come upon the gold boxes, and they wished to impress upon the visitors, in underwater dumb show, that the find had only been made that very minute. A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle Cross, entitled, "Circusiana," the author of many of these old "dumb shows," the reader can see what they were like. A History of Pantomime I must follow these recollections no further; but the most admirable piece of dumb show that perhaps ever was conceived, was her "Banquet scene." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 332, June, 1843 When ready to begin the dance the dancers should be discovered in the two groups as already described, talking quietly in dumb show. Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs The presence of their young master possibly might awe them, and cause their grief to be expressed only in dumb show. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9 Scarcely any grass; no water except at long distances; a barren, difficult, dangerous country: such was the meaning of their dumb show. Overland Excellent were his "statue scenes" and his "catching the butterfly;" so also were his other dumb show performances. A History of Pantomime Here and there actors were seen gesticulating in dumb show, for all sounds were drowned in the steady subdued roar of voices. Dawn of All All the other dancers are grouped at a little distance back, still talking as at first in dumb show. Indian Games and Dances with Native Songs Frantz was much distressed; he could not exactly comprehend the meaning of this dumb show; and yet felt that some dire mystery was connected with these phantoms, which he was called upon to unravel. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 386, August 22, 1829 After much dumb show, arrangements were made for the night. Overland In the old form of Pantomime there were many other personages in these dumb shows which we never had in the English Pantomimes. A History of Pantomime The young lady conveying in dumb show how platonic has been her attachment, of which, nevertheless, she seems a little ashamed. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." Boxtel contented himself with signifying his approval of the zeal of his servant by dumb show. The Black Tulip This young Saint Anthony for a while resists, but presently becomes a backslider, and in dumb show defies the sniggerers to ‘heave’ a marble or two in his direction. The Uncommercial Traveller After some minutes of dumb show they came down from their stronghold and dispersed to their dwellings. Overland As Tragedy and Comedy progressed on the English stage, Pantomime, as far as it was associated with the dumb shows in the early English drama, became, little by little, a thing of the past. A History of Pantomime Mrs. P. turned up her hands and eyebrows, and appealed in dumb show to Miss Lillerton. Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people "A very grateful guest," said Villon politely; and he drank in dumb show to his entertainer. New Arabian Nights Then, on the motion—made in dumb show—of Doctor Parker Peps, they went upstairs; the family practitioner opening the room door for that distinguished professional, and following him out, with most obsequious politeness. Dombey and Son Mr. Sikes contented himself with tying an imaginary knot under his left ear, and jerking his head over on the right shoulder; a piece of dumb show which the Jew appeared to understand perfectly. Oliver Twist American Pantomimes consisted of a semi-pastoral "opening," performed almost entirely in dumb show, and a big trick Harlequinade, and down to the time of Pantomime's decease in America was it played like this. A History of Pantomime Mrs. P. turned up her hands and eyebrows, and appealed in dumb show to Miss Lillerton. Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people Let us call to assize the loves of our parents, the affection of our wives and children, and they are all dumb shows and dreams, without reality, truth, or constancy. Religio Medici, Hydriotaphia, and the Letter to a Friend A bustle occurred in receiving the General, assisting him to uncloak himself, and offering in dumb show the civilities of reception. Woodstock; or, the Cavalier The Dodger nodded in the affirmative, and, shading the flame of the candle with his hand, gave Charley Bates a private intimation, in dumb show, that he had better not be funny just then. Oliver Twist The band played in dumb show; it could not hear itself play. The Gentleman from Indiana The Bible, as to its important verities and solemn doctrine, is transparent to the imagination and affections, and does not require the mediation of dumb show or scenic travesty. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 22, August, 1859 It was a dumb show of the resurrection. Wilfrid Cumbermede He is a proper man's picture; but, alas, who can converse with a dumb show? The Man Shakespeare I saw the trouble he was in, and collecting a few stray Shadows, we acted, in dumb show of course, the funniest bit of nonsense we could think of; and it was quite successful. Adela Cathcart, Volume 2 Not a word did these Trappists say, but they carried on with the postulant a conversation in dumb show as to what my requirements would be on the morrow. Two Summers in Guyenne He went up to Montany and tended to his business, but it was all like a dumb show and no heart in it. In Exile and Other Stories Sir Charles Ogle moved an address, which was seconded by Mr. Asheton Smith; both did this in dumb show, for not one word that they said could be heard. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 3 What super-excellent criticism it all is; true, now as then, "a proper man's picture but … a dumb show." The Man Shakespeare Here we have the advantage of the combination, for there is no part of the dumb show, but has its word of scientific comment and interpretation. The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded It was like a play acted in dumb show on an immense stage. Barlasch of the Guard But Tom overcame me forthwith, choked me nearly black in the face, then, in dumb show, knocked my head with a stone. The Junior Classics — Volume 8 Animal and Nature Stories The dancing is a kind of acting in dumb show, and consists of a number of postures, while the movements of the fan take a large share in conveying the dancer's meaning. Peeps at Many Lands: Japan Mrs. Vimpany's expressive eyes looked up, with saintly resignation, at the dirty ceiling—and asked in dumb show what she had done to deserve the injury implied by a doubt. Blind Love He is a proper man's picture, but, alas, who can converse with a dumb show? Outlines of English and American Literature : an Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived He returned before his usual hour, and sent Lisa upstairs, with a message given in dumb show and interpreted by her into matter-of-fact German, that he must see the young ladies without delay. Barlasch of the Guard We were too far for anything but the dumb show, but there were, no doubt, words which conveyed her opinions unmistakably to both man and mule. Familiar Spanish Travels In dumb show, the speaker he referred to begged for mercy. Toasts and Forms of Public Address for Those Who Wish to Say the Right Thing in the Right Way In a moment she rises, and with a dumb show of offence gathers up her belongings and marches past Roberts to the door, with an angry glance backward at him over her shoulder. The Albany Depot : a Farce Though my knees were bleeding, my laughter was so uncontrollable that I could not say a word, but merely showed my unshod foot and explained what had happened by dumb show. Short Stories and Selections for Use in the Secondary Schools A moment she stood, then slowly sank upon the sand, and drew her skirts about her with a dumb show of invitation. The Marquis of Lossie The Chairman, having briefly addressed the meeting in dumb show, called upon one eminent Liberal after another to move the preliminary resolutions. Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885 The wine and spirits again circulated, and the dumb show of greeting was anew interchanged. The Antiquary — Volume 02 The manna-seller was evidently irritated, and intimated, in dumb show, that I must leave the caravanserai at once, as he was shutting up for the night. A Ride to India across Persia and Baluchistán "A very grateful guest;" said Villon politely, and he drank in dumb show to his entertainer. Short Stories and Selections for Use in the Secondary Schools Neither of her companions had seen the dumb show, and her friend stood where he was till they had left the house. The Marquis of Lossie In the secret carriage of his heart's intention, till his designs come to action, he is a dumb show to the world's imagination. Character Writings of the 17th Century The remainder of the garden scene was to me but little more than dumb show. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 02, December, 1857 "A very grateful guest," said Villon, politely; and he drank in dumb show to his entertainer. The Great English Short-Story Writers, Volume 1 Mr. Siddle, quietly observant of recent comings and goings, was standing at the door of the shop, and missed no item of this dumb show. The Postmaster's Daughter By Jove, Ladies, you get no more of that from me, 'Tis that has spoiled you all; I find Alcander can Do more with a dumb show, than I with all my Applications and Address. The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given. Tenterhooks This, having previously planted a forcible blow in his friend’s ribs with an elbow to attract the latter’s attention, he handed to Knight, and in dumb show requested him to peruse the same. The Gold Bat It was plain to the dullest intelligence that if there was going to be any more concert, it would have to be performed in dumb show. The Head of Kay's This whole pageant was probably a dumb show to the astonished and ignorant natives. School History of North Carolina : from 1584 to the present time I would rather have answered all this dumb show anywhere else, as my last ambition was that of being noticed from such a box. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 Granville asked in the same fashion, by looking around him on all sides in dumb show, inquiringly. What's Bred in the Bone There was a pause here; but Julian, somewhat alarmed at the tone which the conversation assumed, became interested in watching the dumb show which succeeded. Peveril of the Peak But as the common folk could not understand what was said, the plays were chiefly shown in dumb show. English Literature for Boys and Girls The turmoil began again with the next duet, and the finale was mere dumb show. A Book of Operas Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music It was all in dumb show, for he really could not speak French at that time, though he could understand what was said to him. Stray Pearls If Granville insisted, he showed in very frank dumb show, why—a thrust with the assegai explained the rest most persuasively. What's Bred in the Bone Hall tried to convey everything by grimaces and dumb show, but Mrs. Hall was obdurate. The Invisible Man But he was not contented with this dumb show, eloquent as it was. Agatha Webb Mr Armstrong soon put an end to this dumb show, by walking into the bed-room, when the girl escaped, and he shut the door. The Kellys and the O'Kellys Noiselessly, Mr. Lyon drew from a deep side-pocket a loaded revolver; but the hand of his companion was laid quickly upon his arm, and his lips, in dumb show, gave the word— "Madness!" The Good Time Coming Already the chairman is on his feet, intimating in dumb show that the allowed ten minutes have elapsed; there is no making the orator hear. Demos She knew, as well as he knew, that words themselves do not convey meaning, that they are but a gesture we make, a dumb show like any other. Women in Love The Review proceeds in dumb show; and the din of many bands mingles with the cheers. The Dynasts Romeo then returned to the balcony, and was seen to extend his arms; but all passed in dumb show, so incessant were the shouts of laughter. Reminiscences of Captain Gronow A fourth, he only comes in for a mute; Divides the act with a dumb show, and exit. Cynthia's Revels But the spying was followed by a sigh; and, in dumb show, Ethel was made to perceive that the Vintry hair had more affinity with the canine than the human. The Trial It was all done in dumb show, the women danced their emotion in gesture and motion. Women in Love What is a man to do, when a wicked little golden-haired maiden insists on pouring him out a bumper, and dumb show is his only means of remonstrance? Letters from High Latitudes "Can I see papa?" were Richard's first audible words—all the rest had been almost dumb show. The Daisy chain, or Aspirations He said sententiously, 'Few faces are capable of expressing more by dumb show than the face of a clock. Desperate Remedies And truly I must needs say, that it is for a dumb show the goodliest that I ever beheld with my eyes. The Commonwealth of Oceana They were peering out to the north, and were arguing in dumb show as though on something regarding which they did not agree. The Man Razumov tried hard to understand the reason of this dumb show. Under Western Eyes He went through the same dumb show as before, then turned as if to leave the place. Donal Grant, by George MacDonald If I do not succeed they resort to dumb show. The Story of my life; with her letters (1887-1901) and a supplementary account of her education, including passages from the reports and letters of her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, by John Albert Macy Relieved by his dumb show, he would return, quite as an aged grimalkin, and again deposit himself on the floor near his father where he could see his busy hands. Sir Gibbie "A very grateful guest," said Villon, politely, and he drank in dumb show to his entertainer. Stories By English Authors: France (Selected by Scribners) But the work in the library was a mere dumb show of research. Under Western Eyes The morning meal had been taken in silence, and eye met eye, as if their owners asked each other, in dumb show, what was to be the end of this strife in the elements. Pathfinder; or, the inland sea Her ladyship rose in her grandest proportions, and made a courtesy which was nothing less than a triumph of polite satire in dumb show. Man and Wife The sport will be, when they hold one an opinion of another's dotage, and no such matter; that's the scene that I would see, which will be merely a dumb show. Much Ado about Nothing Or shall we bite our tongues, and in dumb shows Pass the remainder of our hateful days? The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus Not a breath had hitherto passed his lips—all had been dumb show—and his grim silence had imparted a more freezing terror to his unguessed-for apparition. Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes This dumb show lasted two or three minutes on both sides, when Mabel perceived that the bushes opposite were cautiously pushed aside, and a human face appeared at an opening. Pathfinder; or, the inland sea I note merely that the critics who objected to the horror of one incident in the drama lost all self-control on seeing that incident repeated in dumb show and accompanied by fescennine corybantics. La Sainte Courtisane A ceremony followed, in dumb show, in which it was easy to recognise the pantomime of a marriage. Jane Eyre This seemed to continue an interminable time, when the audience, tiring of its prank and in order to hear, suddenly stilled its clamor, and discovered the dumb show she had been making. Moon-Face |
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