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- I cannot believe that my old friend Whitefield would have shown such a want of confidence in me as to associate me with— [His countenance falls as he reads].
- The lady would say that she would countenance my advances, provided they were honorable.
- Well, your wife can put on a cap and make herself ugly to keep you in countenance, like my grandmother.
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as in: a pleasant countenance Define
facial expression; or face; or composure
as in: giving countenance
Define
to tolerate, approve, or show favor or support
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