All 10 Uses of
countenance
in
War and Peace
- He could remain silent for hours without being at all put out of countenance himself or making others uncomfortable, but as soon as the conversation concerned himself he would begin to talk circumstantially and with evident satisfaction.†
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- First came Marya Dmitrievna and the count, both with merry countenances.†
Chpt 1 (definition 1) *
- The regimental commander, flushing, ran to his horse, seized the stirrup with trembling hands, threw his body across the saddle, righted himself, drew his saber, and with a happy and resolute countenance, opening his mouth awry, prepared to shout.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- This was particularly noticeable on Nesvitski's usually laughing countenance.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- Officers who approached him with disturbed countenances became calm; soldiers and officers greeted him gaily, grew more cheerful in his presence, and were evidently anxious to display their courage before him.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- Despite his desperate shouts that used to seem so terrible to the soldiers, despite his furious purple countenance distorted out of all likeness to his former self, and the flourishing of his saber, the soldiers all continued to run, talking, firing into the air, and disobeying orders.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- The temperature shown by the political thermometer to the company that evening was this: "Whatever the European sovereigns and commanders may do to countenance Bonaparte, and to cause me, and us in general, annoyance and mortification, our opinion of Bonaparte cannot alter.†
Chpt 5 (definition 1)
- Speranski, wearing a gray swallow-tail coat with a star on the breast, and evidently still the same waistcoat and high white stock he had worn at the meeting of the Council of State, stood at the table with a beaming countenance.†
Chpt 6 (definition 1)
- Balashev was only two horses' length from the equestrian with the bracelets, plumes, necklaces, and gold embroidery, who was galloping toward him with a theatrically solemn countenance, when Julner, the French colonel, whispered respectfully: "The King of Naples!"†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- In that circle they discountenanced those who advised hurried preparations for a removal to Kazan of the court and the girls' educational establishments under the patronage of the Dowager Empress.†
Chpt 10 (definition 2) *
Definitions:
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(1) (countenance as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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(2) (countenance as in: giving countenance) to tolerate, approve, or show favor or support