Wednesday, October 3, 2012

countenance

(n.): appearance, especially the look or expression of the face

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  1. No one knows what is the girl thinking about, because her countenance is inscrutable.

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  2. That guy's countenance is as solid as a rock statue.

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  3. His excited countenance indicate that something good must happened to him.

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  4. The Hall of Countenance is where the more experienced mages live.

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  5. Her countenance darkened when I inquired what really happened that day.

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  6. Justin's countenance was changed completely when he found out he had failed the English quiz.

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  7. A straight and emotionless countenance is perfect for a poker face when gambling.

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  8. synonym- appearance (both mean facial expression)

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  9. The countenance on his face suddenly changed from happy to shock when he heard the news.

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  10. The president's countenance was a shock to the population after his two terms in office.

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  11. He's countenance change from happy to disbelieve when he find out that he didn't actually win the award.

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  12. James's countenance appeared to be of confusion when Ms. Lucy was deciphering the literary importance of The Raven.

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  13. Even though there was nothing special about her countenance, her personality made her beautiful.

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  14. "A woman whose smile is open and whose countenance is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears."

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  15. Her countenance is pale because she is sick.

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  16. She tried her best to be friendly with all and always have a smiling countenance although she is crying inside.

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  17. The countenance of the duke had us all fooled, it was in fact he who killed the poor woman.

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  18. Her countenance betrayed her; it was clear from her face that she was not sad about the death of her friend at all.

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