composure
/kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ noun C1- Calmness of mind or temperament.
Plural composures
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No; my pride is to see the accused pale, agitated, and as though beaten out of all composure by the fire of my eloquence.” Renée uttered a smothered exclamation.
There was no trace then of the horror which I had myself felt at this curt declaration; but his face showed rather the quiet and interested composure of the chemist who sees the crystals falling into position from his oversaturated solution.
He absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immovable from surprise; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth, if not in terms of perfect composure, at least of perfect civility.
Whether he had felt more of pain or of pleasure in seeing her, she could not tell, but he certainly had not seen her with composure.
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