Example sentences of "[vb past] up at the [adj] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 The weatherbeaten old man squinted up at the handsome young giant who stood grinning down at him .
2 She frowned up at the strange twisted forms of rock that were brilliantly lit by concealed coloured lights .
3 Robyn gazed up at the billowing white clouds and a longing for Luke 's touch , unlike anything she had ever felt before , overwhelmed her completely — her whole being ached with the desire to be held in his arms , to feel the strength and comfort and warmth of his body close to hers .
4 Thiercelin glanced up at the ornate gilded clock above the main entrance .
5 The clerk stared up at the clear blue sky .
6 He stared up at the gruff old man who was so kind to him .
7 Paige blinked up at the furious male figure above her .
8 She looked up at the flawless blue sky , dotted with a few drifting white clouds .
9 Then he looked up at the new young golden eagle who had been available under special government licence and brought in as her replacement .
10 She paused and looked up at the small gentle fields for the placid yellow outline of the Jersey cow .
11 She looked up at the six solid feet of him , at the huge , deep chest under his black shirt , at his bulging arm muscles .
12 His enthusiasm was infectious , and as Merrill looked up at the lively amber glint in his eyes she could n't suppress a smile .
13 He looked up at the pale white sky above the half-ruined trees .
14 In mounting anger she glared up at the taunting dark face , wondering how she could ever have thought his laughter attractive .
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