Adjective : theatrical performances. ,a theatrical display of grief. From Dictionary.com.
Noun : a family of renowned theatricals. From Dictionary.com.
Amateur theatricals is all right for an occupation for them that hasn't got anything to do nor nowhere to go, but they cause useless agony to an audience. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter One: Introducing the Old Soak] Reference
Good-bye, Lady Wolvercote; I hope the fair and the theatricals will be a great success. From Wordnik.com. [The Invader A Novel] Reference
With the theatricals directly I had nothing to do. From Wordnik.com. [Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands] Reference
But he had lost heart in these amateur theatricals. From Wordnik.com. [Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale] Reference
Lance Darby, "will surely be in on the theatricals.". From Wordnik.com. [The Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross Or Amateur Theatricals for a Worthy Cause] Reference
The theatricals here are simplicity brought to perfection. From Wordnik.com. [The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs] Reference
Forsyth, I think you expect me to go to those theatricals at the. From Wordnik.com. [Dwell Deep or Hilda Thorn's Life Story] Reference
May I ask if you are giving a performance of private theatricals?. From Wordnik.com. [The Motor Maids at Sunrise Camp] Reference
Last night at the theatre there were theatricals all over the house. From Wordnik.com. [The Love Affairs of an Old Maid] Reference
Private theatricals sometimes made the entertainment of the evening. From Wordnik.com. [Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851] Reference
On Monday preparations for the private theatricals began in earnest. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Jolliffe's Boys] Reference
The audience cannot hiss in private theatricals, but they could not help. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Jolliffe's Boys] Reference
'I don't think I shall go, Nelly; I do not care about theatricals nor dancing.'. From Wordnik.com. [Dwell Deep or Hilda Thorn's Life Story] Reference
Separate School question in the new provinces, never entangled him in theatricals. From Wordnik.com. [The Masques of Ottawa] Reference
"More theatricals," snarls Mr. Rand, flinging himself violently down into his seat. From Wordnik.com. [The Diamond Coterie] Reference
Both he and Captain Gates said they must go when the Walkers 'theatricals are over.'. From Wordnik.com. [Dwell Deep or Hilda Thorn's Life Story] Reference
'Lady Walker has invited you to go to some theatricals next Wednesday with the girls. From Wordnik.com. [Dwell Deep or Hilda Thorn's Life Story] Reference
She asked for some, explaining that it was for theatricals, and last night I tried it. From Wordnik.com. [A Girl Among the Anarchists] Reference
Estrada emphasizes the need to look at the "fundamentals rather than the theatricals.". From Wordnik.com. [Fall From Grace] Reference
There is music every morning, a concert in the afternoon, and theatricals in the evening. From Wordnik.com. [The South of France—East Half] Reference
I am sure she was much delighted at all the dancing and theatricals we inveigled her into. From Wordnik.com. [Belles and Ringers] Reference
But that does not alter my decision at all about going to the theatricals next Wednesday. '. From Wordnik.com. [Dwell Deep or Hilda Thorn's Life Story] Reference
There isn't any use in stringing out the amateur theatricals the five of us indulged in that night. From Wordnik.com. [Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905] Reference
These brothers were also good actors, and trained us in theatricals, which became part of our lives. From Wordnik.com. [A Soldier's Life Being the Personal Reminiscences of Edwin G. Rundle] Reference
One of the matters in which he took great interest and an active part was the children's theatricals. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6] Reference
To Madame d'Avrigny he made apologies for having to give up his part in her theatricals; he entreated. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
She acted in private theatricals; she sang and played, attended teas, and was sought after for bridge. From Wordnik.com. [How Ethel Hollister Became a Campfire Girl] Reference
Amongst the least objectionable of these were concerts, theatricals, billiards, and all kinds of games. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn] Reference
As to the latter, the reader will find full instructions in the chapter devoted to private theatricals. From Wordnik.com. [Entertainments for Home, Church and School] Reference
The diplomatic incident of the theatricals was not the only minor trouble which Milly found awaiting her. From Wordnik.com. [The Invader A Novel] Reference
'There is a piece called the "Secret Agent" well suited to drawing-room theatricals; you might look at it. From Wordnik.com. [Charles Philip Yorke, Fourth Earl of Hardwicke, Vice-Admiral R.N. — a Memoir] Reference
She said very little to me, and when the theatricals were mentioned at the table she changed the subject at once. From Wordnik.com. [Dwell Deep or Hilda Thorn's Life Story] Reference
He enclosed a touching, grateful letter from a Belgian prisoner, an adjutant, and a programme of their Christmas theatricals. From Wordnik.com. [The Better Germany in War Time Being some Facts towards Fellowship] Reference
Then, there were charades and tableaux parties; while a few -- more ambitious of histrionic fame -- got up private theatricals. From Wordnik.com. [Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death] Reference
In real life you cannot lose your love and heal your worse than widowed heart and love anew as you would in private theatricals. From Wordnik.com. [The Love Affairs of an Old Maid] Reference
Besides, what with theatricals and other engagements, it was evident that a good many people had been "in and out" in the Summer. From Wordnik.com. [The Invader A Novel] Reference
Scribe's, which was to be given at the house of Madame d'Avrigny -- the house in all Paris most addicted to private theatricals. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Is that a man to awake jealousy in the soul of Pindar, or get up private theatricals, or even take a prominent part in an acted charade?. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 357, June, 1845] Reference
She was of course very sorry for her friends in trouble, but the vicissitudes that had happened to her theatricals she had more at heart. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
He regretted that his cloth forbade him to indulge in private theatricals, but he encouraged Shakespearean readings and often 'dressed up to please the children.'. From Wordnik.com. [Peter and Jane or The Missing Heir] Reference
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