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self-possession |
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self-possession noun self-assurance, confidence, composure, poise, cool (slang), aplomb, sang-froid, unflappability (informal), self-command She found her customary self-possession had deserted her. Translations self-possession [ˌsɛlfpəˈzɛʃ/ən] n → padronanza di sé self-possession [ˌsɛlfpəˈzɛʃ/ən] n → padronanza di sé How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A something which was not coldness, nor yet indifference, but a sort of peculiar self-possession gave her the appearance of a very trustworthy, very capable and excellent governess; as if Fyne were a widower and the children not her own but only entrusted to her calm, efficient, unemotional care. He recovered his self-possession almost as suddenly as he had lost it. She said the words with a self-possession which won her uncle's hearty approval. |
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