The vainglorious presence of Marilyn Monroe is placed alongside the subdued countenance of Mother Theresa, Che Guevara glares vehemently in opposition to the pacifistic visage of Mahatma Gandhi.
When Tom’s companions drank to the Hans en Kelderr, or Jack in the low cellar, he could not help displaying an extraordinary complacence of countenance.
I have been very clear with them that this is not something we would ever countenance – that the UK is steadfast in its commitment to the Belfast Agreement and would never allow a return to a hard border.
Our inability to countenance any desert whatsoever (not even a few berries) would be a flattering way of sending out a message that we were in the company of someone with a power maybe to alter our lives.
On the departure of the hated proctor, a broad grin would spread over the countenance of the joker, and in a little while the scene would be repeated with variations.
" Garrone" ! shouted the mason, with a changed countenance, " he has called you by name; it is two days since he spoke; he has called you twice; he wants you; come quickly! Ah, holy God, if this is only a good sign" !
They waited, and a moment later the vulturelike countenance of Madam Pince appeared around the corner, her sunken cheeks, her skin like parchment, and her long hooked nose illuminated unflatteringly by the lamp she was carrying.
And my grandma, who at that time still had moments of knowing who I was, took on a very, like, childlike countenance in being like, " Yes, it's totally normal that someone is here to change me into my pajamas."
He could remain silent for hours without being at all put out of countenance himself or making others uncomfortable, but as soon as the conversation concerned himself he would begin to talk circumstantially and with evident satisfaction.
Their taking her home, and affording her their personal protection and countenance, is such a sacrifice to her advantage as years of gratitude cannot enough acknowledge.
This left nothing for John, giving any land to him would involve taking it away from one of his brothers something, none of them were willing to countenance.
" Yes, Jo, I think your harvest will be a good one, " began Mrs. March, frightening away a big black cricket that was staring Teddy out of countenance.
" I am confounded, " said Reepicheep to Aslan. " I am completely out of countenance. I must crave your indulgence for appearing in this unseemly fashion."