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Meanings of countenance in English
Usage of countenance in English
1
However, Mr Ford today stated his unwillingness to even countenance the suggestion.
2
In his countenance there was no beauty; in his bearing no elegance.
3
In a few minutes Lincoln came back down with a different countenance.
4
Angry lines appeared on the countenance of the representative of social decorum.
5
Her countenance was calm without being grave; she smiled with her eyes.
6
It's not a line, however, which the coach is willing to countenance.
7
A wonderful change had taken place in the countenance of the latter.
8
They did not in the least diminish the freshness of my countenance.
9
The beam of hilarity left the countenance of the President at once.
10
Elsie read grave displeasure in his countenance before he opened his lips.
11
Adolay looked up earnestly into the grave countenance of the young man.
12
When his voice ceased, his countenance, every line moving, continued to speak.
13
The terror in her countenance as she asked that question froze Denzil.
14
Mar met him with a countenance, the herald of a dreadful matter.
15
In spite of his inclination to laugh, Will kept a grave countenance.
16
The moon shone; not a cloud darkened her serene and lovely countenance.
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Translations for countenance
Portuguese
Countenance through the time
Countenance across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare
Ireland
Rare