Possible Clues:

• Point of view or appearance
• In view of this it's 17 across, etc
• View - facial expression
• Demeanour
• In view of this serpent, etc.
• Like being kissed, some say, in view
• Cases of abusiveness provoke court appearance
• In view of this one gets attacked by the beak
• View - distinct feature
• A little time to absorb proposal's particular view