presence
/ˈpɹɛ.zəns/ sustantivo B1En español: presencia
- The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand. · Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.
- The part of space within one's immediate vicinity. · Bob never said anything about it in my presence.
- A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.
- A quality that sets an individual out from others; a quality that makes them noticed and/or admired even if they are not speaking or performing. · Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.
- Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present. · I'm convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can't explain, which led to my heroic actions.
- A company's business activity in a particular market.
- The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts.
- Synonym of room tone.
Plural presences
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He passed within a few yards of her, but he saw no evidence that she was aware of his presence or existence.
When Marilla came up for the light various skimpy articles of raiment scattered most untidily over the floor and a certain tempestuous appearance of the bed were the only indications of any presence save her own.
Thereupon Anne held her tongue so obediently and thoroughly that her continued silence made Marilla rather nervous, as if in the presence of something not exactly natural.
Anne came running in presently, her face sparkling with the delight of her orchard rovings; but, abashed at finding the delight herself in the unexpected presence of a stranger, she halted confusedly inside the door.
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