put out of countenance

Example Sentences

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He is never at a loss or put out of countenance.

From Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

Self-confidence, self-esteem, his new title, and his brilliant prospects were enough to prevent his being put out of countenance for more than a moment by the snubs he had received both from father and daughter.

From 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God by J?sika, Mikl?s

But his questioner was not put out of countenance.

From Broken to the Plow by Dobie, Charles Caldwell

Frederick, put out of countenance by the crowd of personages assembled around him, was at a loss for an answer.

From Sentimental Education Vol 1 by Flaubert, Gustave

I am positively in pain for the dishes, and cannot help thinking they have consciousness, and will be put out of countenance, he treats them so like what they are not.

From The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 by Lamb, Charles