put out of countenance
Example Sentences
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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
Bosambo heard the murmur and marked its horrid lack of heartiness and was in no sense put out of countenance.
From Bones Being Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country by Wallace, Edgar
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)
The old Judge looked at him, quite put out of countenance.
From The Chief Justice A Novel by Franzos, Karl Emil
Steptoe was not often put out of countenance, but it seemed to have happened now.
From The Dust Flower by Kline, Hibberd V. B. (Hibberd Van Buren)
