Both Uses of
nonchalant
in
The Fountainhead
- "I did want to see you two together for once," said Toohey, holding a delicate cup balanced nonchalantly.†
Chpt 2.4 *nonchalantly = calmly (appearing unconcerned)
- His nonchalance had an air of gracious informality and a touch of impertinence, as if the people around him did not deserve the preservation of rigid good manners.†
Chpt 4.6nonchalance = calmness and lack of concern
Definition:
calm in manner -- appearing unconcerned