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countenance
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
(Edited)

I never saw a more interesting creature: his eyes have generally an expression of wildness, and even madness, but there are moments when, if anyone performs an act of kindness towards him or does him any the most trifling service, his whole countenance is lighted up, as it were, with a beam of benevolence and sweetness that I never saw equalled.
p. 27.4

countenance = face
His countenance instantly assumed an aspect of the deepest gloom, and he replied, "To seek one who fled from me."
p. 27.7

countenance = facial expression
As I spoke, a dark gloom spread over my listener's countenance.
p. 29.5
As he said this his countenance became expressive of a calm, settled grief that touched me to the heart.
p. 30.3
She died calmly, and her countenance expressed affection even in death.
p. 45.1
I need not describe the feelings of those whose dearest ties are rent by that most irreparable evil, the void that presents itself to the soul, and the despair that is exhibited on the countenance.
p. 45.2
My life had hitherto been remarkably secluded and domestic, and this had given me invincible repugnance to new countenances.
p. 46.7

countenances = faces
M. Krempe was a little squat man with a gruff voice and a repulsive countenance; the teacher, therefore, did not prepossess me in favour of his pursuits.
p. 47.9

countenance = face
No mortal could support the horror of that countenance.
p. 59.7
Your father's health is vigorous, and he asks but to see you, but to be assured that you are well; and not a care will ever cloud his benevolent countenance.
p. 65.8

countenance = face (or composure)
A youngster who, but a few years ago, believed in Cornelius Agrippa as firmly as in the gospel, has now set himself at the head of the university; and if he is not soon pulled down, we shall all be out of countenance.
p. 69.9

countenance = composure
He was conveyed home, and the anguish that was visible in my countenance betrayed the secret to Elizabeth.
p. 74.4

countenance = facial expression
Clerval, who had watched my countenance as I read this letter, was surprised to observe the despair that succeeded the joy I at first expressed on receiving new from my friends.
p. 75.1
I saw unhappiness deeply impressed on his countenance, but he endeavoured to welcome me cheerfully; and, after we had exchanged our mournful greeting, would have introduced some other topic than that of our disaster, had not Ernest exclaimed, "Good God, papa!"
p. 81.1

countenance = face
She was dressed in mourning, and her countenance, always engaging, was rendered, by the solemnity of her feelings, exquisitely beautiful.
p. 83.7

countenance = face or facial expression
As the trial had proceeded, her countenance had altered.
p. 84.6

countenance = facial expression
I could not sustain the horror of my situation, and when I perceived that the popular voice and the countenances of the judges had already condemned my unhappy victim, I rushed out of the court in agony.
p. 86.9

countenances = facial expressions
Frankenstein, your son, your kinsman, your early, much-loved friend; he who would spend each vital drop of blood for your sakes, who has no thought nor sense of joy except as it is mirrored also in your dear countenances, who would fill the air with blessings and spend his life in serving you—he bids you weep, to shed countless tears; happy beyond his hopes, if thus inexorable fate be satisfied, and if the destruction pause before the peace of the grave have succeeded to your sad…
p. 90.7

countenances = faces
Elizabeth read my anguish in my countenance, and kindly taking my hand, said, "My dearest friend, you must calm yourself."
p. 96.5

countenance = facial expression
There is an expression of despair, and sometimes of revenge, in your countenance that makes me tremble.
p. 96.6
He approached; his countenance bespoke bitter anguish, combined with disdain and malignity, while its unearthly ugliness rendered it almost too horrible for human eyes.
p. 102.1
As she walked along, seemingly incommoded by the burden, a young man met her, whose countenance expressed a deeper despondence.
p. 110.3
The silver hair and benevolent countenance of the aged cottager won my reverence, while the gentle manners of the girl enticed my love.
p. 110.8
One was old, with silver hairs and a countenance beaming with benevolence and love; the younger was slight and graceful in his figure, and his features were moulded with the finest symmetry, yet his eyes and attitude expressed the utmost sadness and despondency.
p. 111.6

countenance = face or facial expression
I perceived that the words they spoke sometimes produced pleasure or pain, smiles or sadness, in the minds and countenances of the hearers.
p. 115.1

countenances = facial expressions
Agatha listened with respect, her eyes sometimes filled with tears, which she endeavoured to wipe away unperceived; but I generally found that her countenance and tone were more cheerful after having listened to the exhortations of her father.
p. 115.9

countenance = facial expression
But if his countenance was more sorrowful, his voice was more cheerful than that of his sister, especially when he addressed the old man.
p. 116.1
It was on one of these days, when my cottagers periodically rested from labour—the old man played on his guitar, and the children listened to him—that I observed the countenance of Felix was melancholy beyond expression; he sighed frequently, and once his father paused in his music, and I conjectured by his manner that he inquired the cause of his son's sorrow.
p. 119.4
On hearing this word, Felix came up hastily to the lady, who, when she saw him, threw up her veil, and I beheld a countenance of angelic beauty and expression.
p. 119.8

countenance = face
Some hours passed thus, while they, by their countenances, expressed joy, the cause of which I did not comprehend.
p. 120.7

countenances = facial expressions
The days now passed as peaceably as before, with the sole alteration that joy had taken place of sadness in the countenances of my friends.
p. 121.5
I endeavoured to crush these fears and to fortify myself for the trial which in a few months I resolved to undergo; and sometimes I allowed my thoughts, unchecked by reason, to ramble in the fields of Paradise, and dared to fancy amiable and lovely creatures sympathizing with my feelings and cheering my gloom; their angelic countenances breathed smiles of consolation.
p. 134.1

countenances = faces
At first his countenance was illuminated with pleasure, but as he continued, thoughtfulness and sadness succeeded; at length, laying aside the instrument, he sat absorbed in reflection.
p. 135.3

countenance = face
I am blind and cannot judge of your countenance, but there is something in your words which persuades me that you are sincere.
p. 136.9

countenance = facial expression
As I looked on him, his countenance expressed the utmost extent of malice and treachery.
p. 171.4
I was exceedingly surprised on receiving so rude an answer from a stranger, and I was also disconcerted on perceiving the frowning and angry countenances of his companions.
p. 178.1

countenances = faces
She was a hired nurse, the wife of one of the turnkeys, and her countenance expressed all those bad qualities which often characterize that class.
p. 182.3

countenance = facial expression
His countenance expressed sympathy and compassion;
p. 183.6 *
I suppose some astonishment was exhibited in my countenance, for Mr. Kirwin hastened to say, "Immediately upon your being taken ill, all the papers that were on your person were brought me, and I examined them that I might discover some trace by which I could send to your relations an account of your misfortune and illness."
p. 184.3
Mr. Kirwin regarded me with a troubled countenance.
p. 184.9
This winter has been passed most miserably, tortured as I have been by anxious suspense; yet I hope to see peace in your countenance and to find that your heart is not totally void of comfort and tranquillity.
p. 191.3
But death was no evil to me if the loss of Elizabeth were balanced with it, and I therefore, with a contented and even cheerful countenance, agreed with my father that if my cousin would consent, the ceremony should take place in ten days, and thus put, as I imagined, the seal to my fate.
p. 195.3

countenance = face, facial expression; or composure
But I concealed my feelings by an appearance of hilarity that brought smiles and joy to the countenance of my father, but hardly deceived the ever-watchful and nicer eye of Elizabeth.
p. 195.6

countenance = face
When I recovered I found myself surrounded by the people of the inn; their countenances expressed a breathless terror, but the horror of others appeared only as a mockery, a shadow of the feelings that oppressed me.
p. 199.7

countenances = faces
The magistrate appeared at first perfectly incredulous, but as I continued he became more attentive and interested; I saw him sometimes shudder with horror; at others a lively surprise, unmingled with disbelief, was painted on his countenance.
p. 203.2

countenance = face
During the day I was sustained and inspirited by the hope of night, for in sleep I saw my friends, my wife, and my beloved country; again I saw the benevolent countenance of my father, heard the silver tones of my Elizabeth's voice, and beheld Clerval enjoying health and youth.
p. 208.2
Sometimes he commanded his countenance and tones and related the most horrible incidents with a tranquil voice, suppressing every mark of agitation; then, like a volcano bursting forth, his face would suddenly change to an expression of the wildest rage as he shrieked out imprecations on his persecutor.
p. 212.8

countenance = facial expression (and posture and other visible features)
This morning, as I sat watching the wan countenance of my friend—his eyes half closed and his limbs hanging listlessly—I was roused by half a dozen of the sailors, who demanded admission into the cabin.
p. 216.8

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(1) (countenance as in: a pleasant countenance)
facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
(2) (countenance as in: giving countenance)
to tolerate, approve, or show favor or support
(3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
More rarely, in addition to facial expression, countenance can refer to one's posture and other visible features.

countenance in Frankenstein - 1831 version (Edited)

countenance
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
(Edited)