But look to the left, in that first box from the door of the gallery, and see whether you do not recognize one of the most curious physiognomies of the 'Comedie Humaine.
Nearly all the buildings bear the stamp of history, teaching you to compare the physiognomies of different ages.
He found them correct in many respects; yet he thought that he detected more sensibility than she had done, not being accustomed, like himself, to guess what such self-regulated physiognomies conceal.
In a word, the varied physiognomies of all classes of prisoners, the relations of family or affection which connects them still to the world, from which the prison walls separate them, have appeared to us worthy of regard.
Let us sketch some few of the prominent physiognomies of the Lions' Den, let us leave the others in the background.
There is some contrast between the physiognomies of the inhabitants of these two dwellings.
The physiognomies and general style of the figures are much more significant.
In order that the care expended by the artist both on the costumes and upon the peculiar characteristics of the physiognomies may be appreciated, we have given their figures at full length, and also their heads upon a larger scale.
Having thus given a general view of Spanish manners, we will say something with respect to the most characteristic physiognomies of this country.
The movements in his pictures are correct, the physiognomies interesting, the delicacy of execution indescribable, and his horses have been so exactly studied that they stand the test of instantaneous photography.
Classicism altered their physiognomiesand gave them, most illogically, the air of old marble statues.
As for us, the department we selected was to study the physiognomiesof the different parties.
The right of physiognomies to the status of an independent science is to some degree established in the oft-repeated dictum that whatever is valid in its simplest outline must be capable of extension and development.
Phrenology is related to physiognomies as the bony support of the skull to its softer ones, and as a man's physiognomy depends especially upon the conformation of his skull, so physiognomies must deal with the forms of the skull.
The present status of physiognomies is, we must say, a very subordinate one.
There is much antiquarian lore to be acquired, much knowledge of the physiognomies of former times.
Good features, too; that is, they were handsomer than the usual Indian type; some even had physiognomies which reminded one of Italians.
The latter were soon forced to admire the intense relief of her method of painting, living animals transcribed in full action, and their different physiognomies rendered with admirable fidelity and art.
I knew very well by your physiognomies that you were not Mongols, and that you came from the West; but as you are going so far, you had better prostrate yourselves before our saint; that will bring you good luck.
The few Aleuts in Unalaska at this time show physiognomies akin to the brachycephalic Indian, and not the Eskimo type.
Good to moderate stature, well proportioned though not fat body, medium to somewhat lighter brown color, physiognomies less typical Eskimo than hitherto and often strongly like Indian.
Anvik, the last Indian village downstream, is in every respect at least as much Eskimo as Indian; more or less Eskimo-like physiognomies are seen again and again among the Indians; and Indianlike features are common among the Eskimo.
Their physiognomies were such as inspire benevolence and command respect.
There he found himself alone in the presence of two young gentlemen, whose physiognomies were far from English, and who spoke French with the purest accent of Touraine.
Among them we detect several physiognomies which strike us as resembling seedlings from the Gold Coast, rather than the second or third fruits of ancient transplantation.
You do not, then, know the physiognomies of your own wife, you old fool without memory!
We will sketch one or two of the most strikingphysiognomies in the Fosse aux Lions.
In a word, the various physiognomies of prisoners of all classes, the relations of kin or affection, which still bind them to the world from which their gaol walls separate them, appear to us worthy of interest and attention.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "physiognomies" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
