Vitellius compared her to Mnester, the famous pantomimist. From Wordnik.com. [Herodias] Reference
Then the pantomimist having finished, Joe prepared to go on with some illusions. From Wordnik.com. [Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer] Reference
There never was his equal in funny characters, and as a pantomimist no one ever took his place. From Wordnik.com. [A Pirate of Parts] Reference
The professor having been sent to his hotel to rest, and the pantomimist having finished his act, Joe went out on the stage to continue the performance. From Wordnik.com. [Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer] Reference
A brilliant pantomimist and mimic, he could turn in an instant from radiant joy to real tears to thundering, righteous anger—whichever was called for. From Wordnik.com. [The Great Bridge] Reference
Then Joe walked back of the scenes with his friend, a pantomimist engaging the attention of the audience while the next part of the program was being prepared. From Wordnik.com. [Joe Strong on the Trapeze or The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer] Reference
Nicholas was up betimes in the morning; but he had scarcely begun to dress, notwithstanding, when he heard footsteps ascending the stairs, and was presently saluted by the voices of Mr Folair the pantomimist, and Mr. From Wordnik.com. [Nicholas Nickleby] Reference
It was not worth his while to be serious with him, however, so he dismissed the pantomimist, with a gentle hint that if he offended again it would be under the penalty of a broken head; and Mr Folair, taking the caution in exceedingly good part, walked away to confer with his principal, and give such an account of his proceedings as he might think best calculated to carry on the joke. From Wordnik.com. [Nicholas Nickleby] Reference
Even the poor pantomimist of Drury Lane felt himself his superior. From Wordnik.com. [Character] Reference
He was, in fact, a natural and involuntary pantomimist; and pantomime is picture-action. From Wordnik.com. [Pharaohs, Fellahs and Explorers] Reference
Gratitude is undoubtedly a thing that should not be attempted by the amateur pantomimist. From Wordnik.com. [Diary of a Pilgrimage] Reference
I remember well the Frenchwoman Celeste, a splendid pantomimist, and her emotional "Wept of the Wishton-Wish.". From Wordnik.com. [November Boughs ; from Complete Poetry and Collected Prose] Reference
I remember well the Frenchwoman Celeste, a splendid pantomimist, and her emotional Wept of the Wishton-Wish. From Wordnik.com. [The Old Bowery. November Boughs] Reference
Almost equally frequent were presentments of Agilius Septentrio, the celebrated pantomimist; and of Palus, champion charioteer. From Wordnik.com. [Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire] Reference
Bedouins from Germans; from the first pantomimist to the first lover, everyone places himself systematically in one scale, and puts all the world in the other. From Wordnik.com. [True Story of My Life] Reference
But the power of the mummer lies in the illusion he creates; if he does not create illusion, as Craig did not for Margaret, he becomes mere pantomimist and mouther. From Wordnik.com. [The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig; a Novel] Reference
This charming regal woman was the daughter of the keeper of the bears in the circus at Constantinople; and she early went upon the stage as a pantomimist and buffoon. From Wordnik.com. [The Complete Project Gutenberg Writings of Charles Dudley Warner] Reference
Like a pantomimist, the child, by means of his looks and gestures, and further by cries and by movements of all sorts, gives abundant evidence of his understanding and his desires, without himself speaking a single word. From Wordnik.com. [The Mind of the Child, Part II The Development of the Intellect, International Education Series Edited By William T. Harris, Volume IX.] Reference
The part of Fenella gives an opportunity of distinction to a clever pantomimist, and has been associated with the names of many famous dancers; but the music of the opera throughout is one of the least favourable examples of Auber's skill. From Wordnik.com. [The Opera A Sketch of the Development of Opera. With full Descriptions of all Works in the Modern Repertory.] Reference
Talleyrand, that profound political pantomimist, "was given to. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, July 17, 1841] Reference
A splendid pantomimist, and her emotional "Wept of the Wishton-Wish.". From Wordnik.com. [Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy] Reference
Mr. Hammond thinks I am a good pantomimist; but Grimes declares I have no 'film charm,'"and Miss Gray sighed again. From Wordnik.com. [Ruth Fielding in Moving Pictures Or, Helping the Dormitory Fund] Reference
(1779-1837), a great English clown and pantomimist. From Wordnik.com. [VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol X No 3] Reference
They are peculiar people, these people of the theatre, ” as different, in fact, from others, as Bedouins from Germans; from the first pantomimist to the first lover, everyone places himself systematically in one scale, and puts all the world in the other. From Wordnik.com. [The True Story of My Life]
I do not mean a pantomimist. From Wordnik.com. [The Bab Ballads] Reference
As a mere pantomimist he was without. From Wordnik.com. [A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character] Reference
Claudia Hermione, the renowned pantomimist. From Wordnik.com. [Pagan and Christian Rome] Reference
(2) Another which called for a band of instrumental musicians on the stage to furnish an accompaniment to the acting of the pantomimist. From Wordnik.com. [Critical and Historical Essays Lectures delivered at Columbia University] Reference
1960 -- 50 years ago: Marcel Marceau, internationally famed French pantomimist, will be one of five attractions of the 30th season of Civic Music in the Quad-Cities next fall. From Wordnik.com. [QCOnline Metro News] Reference
Thanks, however, to his lessons, she quickly became an excellent musician, pantomimist, and dancer. From Wordnik.com. [Thais] Reference
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