selfpossession

In the hurry of preparation: which Walter purposely enhanced as much as possible: the old man lost what little selfpossession he ever had; and so the time of departure drew on rapidly.

Dombey and Son 2007

She drew a deep breath, and refilled her selfpossession.

The Eye of the World Jordan, Robert, 1948- 1990

Before she recovers her selfpossession the suitors rush into the apartment, insolently reminding her of her promise to choose one of them, as soon as the garment, which she has been weaving for so many years for Laertes shall be completed, and wildly upbraiding her with undoing her work during the night Penelope tries to hold them in check, but they only grow more shameless, and at last Antinous tries to embrace her.

The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Charles Annesley

The Emperor, amidst his complicated physical and mental sufferings, maintained perfect selfpossession, and said to me, after the first vomiting spell, "Constant, call M. Yvan and Caulaincourt."

Recollections of the private life of Napoleon Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845 1895

But Dot, recovering her selfpossession, interposed, before May could reply, or Caleb say another word.

The Cricket on the Hearth 1845

Even in that extremity Mackay retained all his selfpossession.

The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829

Godolphin had been bred a page at Whitehall, and had early acquired all the flexibility and the selfpossession of a veteran courtier.

The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829

She fought to maintain some degree of selfpossession and said huskily, "I know this is your home, Neil, but surely I'm entitled to some privacy?

So Close And No Closer Jordan, Penny, 1946- 1989

She fought to maintain some degree of selfpossession and said huskily, "I know this is your home, Neil, but surely I'm entitled to some privacy?

So Close and No Closer Jordan, Penny, 1946- 1989

The Emperor, amidst his complicated physical and mental sufferings, maintained perfect selfpossession, and said to me, after the first vomiting spell, "Constant, call M. Yvan and

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