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Meanings of self-possession in English
Catalan
força de voluntat The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.
Usage of self-possession in English
1
All the self-possession and promptitude of the Indians returned in a moment.
2
Lacheneur saw the snare; he regained his self-possession as if by magic.
3
He soon recovered his self-possession, and took measures against the general peril.
4
The movement to the supper-table gave Emily time for reflection and self-possession.
5
I am calm because I see the need of self-possession and reflection.
6
Philip had recovered his self-possession by the time he reached the turn.
7
He faced the tormenting group on the porch with almost faultless self-possession.
8
She had the perfect self-possession that familiarity with the best society gives.
9
On another occasion I saw his self-possession tried in a different way.
10
The even tone and perfect self-possession of the young man reassured her.
11
It was the only time I ever saw her lose her self-possession.
12
A few minutes was sufficient for Philip to resume his natural self-possession.
13
Moreover, she was a little afraid of him; his self-possession was extraordinary.
14
For once the barrister was startled out of his usual quiet self-possession.
15
All her self-possession came back to her at the sight of him.
16
It was a long interrogation, but Helene faced it with notable self-possession.