He tried to behave as bravely as possible while he was being held hostage.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

He tried to get it at the expense of self-respect.

In the face of adversity he stuck to his purpose with great fortitude [an indomitable spirit].

He had been divested of every last shred of pride.

He tried to suppress his heartbeats so he could be as still as death.

He rasped (out) a command.

He manned himself for the ordeal.

He worked hard to redeem himself for his failure.

He waited patiently for the time to be ripe [for the opportunity to mature].

He roused the listeners to action [from their depression].

While on the one hand he was feared as a no‐holds‐barred detective, he also had a gentle side which made his subordinates love him as a father.

He bore himself well [with dignity].

He faced it out against the strikers.

He's ashamed of his behavior [of having behaved so badly].

He will avenge the people on their oppressor.

His conduct will lay him open to public censure.

He was sharply reprimanded for his negligence.

He is a good friend but a bad enemy.

Sitting still he tried to put his best foot forward.

He was indignant over his rough treatment.

His smooth manner was just a cover for his dishonest intentions.

He was overwhelmed with a sense of self-disgust.

He obstinately refused to admit his mistake.

His antics disrupted the meeting.

His cold behavior made him many enemies.

He tried to gloss over his errors.

When I said no, he changed his tune unexpectedly.

His conduct laid him open to public criticism.

He incurred public censure by his conduct.

He was bold [brave] enough to engage the enemy all alone.

I allowed myself to be overawed by his (imposing) presence.