All 4 Uses of
countenance
in
Man And Superman
- A man, by falling in love with her, or marrying her, is brought into conflict with the social convention which discountenances the woman.†
Chpt Ded. *
- 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].†
Chpt 1
- The lady would say that she would countenance my advances, provided they were honorable.†
Chpt 3 *
- Well, your wife can put on a cap and make herself ugly to keep you in countenance, like my grandmother.†
Chpt 3
Definitions:
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(countenance as in: giving countenance) to tolerate, approve, or show favor or support
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(countenance as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner