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Except for the lambently poignant Ellen Terry, England suffered an early 20th century eclipse of great Shakespearean acting�performers had their minds on the theater of social significance, and considered Shakespeare the kiss of death.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Incarnation will be pondered to the accompaniment of roast beef, and the Atonement will play lambently around the solid richness of plum-pudding.

From Arrows of Freethought by Foote, G. W. (George William)

Though he addressed Miss Thusa, his glances played lambently on Mittie’s face, and told her the meaning of his words.

From Helen and Arthur or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel by Hentz, Caroline Lee

At times, his unfailing humor or graceful fancy even plays lambently over the same stern prospect.

From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Bruce, Wiliam Cabell

Blackmore—weather-wise from long experience—regarded the marvellous display of lambently licking light streamers with mixed feelings.

From Down the Columbia by Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome)