The Only Use
countenance
in
And Then There Were None
(Edited)
- "Wonderful animal, the good servant. Carries on with an impassive countenance."
p. 134.7countenance = facial expression; or composure
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
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(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.