Word: distinctness
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Dates: during 1880-1880
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...point and run the risk of being ridiculous. Thus, there will be no attempt to make the theatre seem open to the sky, and no masks will be worn. It is well established that the object of the mask was to make the features of the actors seem distinct to those who sat in the furthest part of the immense theatres, and also to help the adjustment of the mouth-piece, which was necessary to give sufficient distinctness to the voice. The size of modern theatres does not call for either of these artificial appliances; hence their abandonment...
...umpire, on appeal from either party before the toss for choice, may direct the players to change sides at the end of every game, if in his opinion either side have a distinct advantage, owing to the sun, wind, or any accidental cause; but if the appeal be made after a match has begun, the umpire may only direct the players to change sides at the end of every game of the odd and concluding...