To look in the face

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Look \Look\, v. t.
   1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward.
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   2. To seek; to search for. [Obs.]
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            Looking my love, I go from place to place.
                                                  --Spenser.
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   3. To expect. [Obs.] --Shak.
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   4. To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as,
      to look down opposition.
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            A spirit fit to start into an empire,
            And look the world to law.            --Dryden.
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   5. To express or manifest by a look.
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            Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again.
                                                  --Byron.
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   {To look daggers}. See under {Dagger}.

   {To look in the face}, to face or meet with boldness or
      confidence; hence, sometimes, to meet for combat.

   {To look out}, to seek for; to search out; as, prudent
      persons look out associates of good reputation.
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