Example sentences of "eye [v-ing] like [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A naked woman squatted there , her face hidden behind a black veil ; from her mouth came a foul toad and round her neck curled an amber snake , its red-slit eyes flashing like diamonds . |
| 2 | From the viewplate in the open booth that face looked out at Jaq , eyes twinkling like ice in chartreuse , a playful and predatory smile puckering the lips . |
| 3 | Christine glared at her , the eyes smouldering like emeralds . |
| 4 | ‘ It does not answer it , ’ Vitor said , his eyes glinting like points of steel in the candlelight . |
| 5 | He leant forward , resting his hands on the desk as he brought his face level with hers , his dark eyes glittering like jet . |
| 6 | Lacuna stopped , her eyes closing like metal shutters . |
| 7 | ‘ Hey , boss , ’ interrupted Lorre , eyes glowing like neons . |
| 8 | A terrible rushing wind tore at my hair and clothes as merciless demons appeared from all directions , faces twisted with rage , teeth bared between snarling lips , eyes shining like stars whilst flames burst out of their mouths . |
| 9 | He came close behind her , their eyes locking like laser-beams on one another in the mirror . |