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Meanings of stern countenance in English

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Usage of stern countenance in English
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Vargrave turned abruptly, and saw before him the stern countenance of Maltravers.
Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 11
2
The faint shadow of a smile flitted over his stern countenance.
The Boy Allies at Liège; Or, Through Lines of Steel
3
The outlaw's stern countenance softened as he regarded the sleeping boy.
The Young Bank Messenger
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The murmur soon subsided before the stern countenance of the lord of the castle.
Legends of the Rhine
5
He saw the relief and happiness upon the stern countenance of the old prince.
The Mad King
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He has placed thee upon his bosom, and his stern countenance wears a smile.
Hyperion
7
Mr. Morton had naturally a stern countenance, stern to every one but his wife.
Night and Morning, Volume 1
8
That grave, almost stern countenance relaxed into a smile.
The Historical Nights' Entertainment: First Series
9
Detached from this group is Traolaoch Mac Gabain, who observes proceedings with a stern countenance.
The Irish Times
10
His stern countenance lowered over it like a thunder-cloud.
Zenobia; or, the Fall of Palmyra
11
Not a grin or gesture broke his stern countenance.
Take Me for a Ride: Coming of Age in a Destructive Cult
12
He could have sworn that a flicker of hesitation-ofirresolution-crossedthe old man's stern countenance.
The Moon Rock
13
I therefore turned towards him with a stern countenance, and asked, who he called fool?
The Adventures of Roderick Random
14
Upon his dark and stern countenance there spoke not the ardent enthusiasm of the sanguine king.
Leila or, the Siege of Granada, Book V.
15
A sudden smile melted the stern countenance into geniality and the master held out a hand.
Walter and the Wireless
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Orsino had chosen the least objectionable idiosyncrasy and had elected to be of a stern countenance.
Don Orsino
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