Example sentences of "eyes [verb] in [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Marianne surveyed her reflection in the mirror , her eyes gleaming in satisfaction as they swept over her own generous curves , clearly outlined by the skin-tight material . |
| 2 | His eyes bulged in fury at the destruction that had been wreaked on his lab . |
| 3 | His face is unearthly — eyes glazed in concentration , cheekbones and jaw protruding floodlit from heavy black shadows . |
| 4 | His enthusiasm faded , his voice hesitated , his lips trembled , his eyes dropped in confusion . |
| 5 | ‘ Ah , I see the light is beginning to dawn , ’ he murmured , raising a dark , cynical eyebrow , his lips twisting with amusement as he saw her eyes widening in dismay . |
| 6 | ‘ My goodness ! ’ he cried , his eyes widening in amazement . |
| 7 | She frowned , and checked again , her eyes widening in amazement . |
| 8 | ‘ And where are we going ? ’ she added , her eyes widening in apprehension as the limousine began moving swiftly through the narrow streets of the City . |
| 9 | And then Meredith made an unnerving connection , her eyes widening in alarm . |
| 10 | When she remained stubbornly in place he grabbed her abruptly by the elbow , and she started back in fright , her eyes widening in alarm . |
| 11 | Perdita gazed at him , her white left cheek slowly turning bright scarlet , her eyes widening in horror . |
| 12 | Isabel gasped , her eyes widening in shock as warm lips enclosed her finger . |
| 13 | Lucenzo 's dark eyes flickered in warning but Meredith was determined not to be intimidated . |
| 14 | Virginia 's green eyes clouded in dismay . |
| 15 | Lady Merchiston 's eyes seemed in danger of popping out of her gaunt head . |
| 16 | As her eyes closed in sleep she knew that had n't been the case at all . |
| 17 | Robbie , her eyes closed in protest against the agony she 'd felt , gave a little murmur of relief . |
| 18 | The other girl 's blue eyes shone in amusement . |
| 19 | Her large eyes opened in surprise . |
| 20 | Her eyes opened in bewilderment . |
| 21 | His eyes opened in alarm , but before he could say anything his concentration lapsed and he dropped like a stone , vanishing behind the far end of the table . |
| 22 | Her eyes opened in wonder : ‘ But he loves me ! ’ |
| 23 | Ella 's eyes opened in recognition . |
| 24 | ‘ I 'm really excited about seeing the house , ’ Elaine said in her fast , bubbly voice , periwinkle-blue eyes sparkling in anticipation . |
| 25 | Theda stared up at Mr Beckenham 's handsome features under the shadowing beaver hat , her mouth open on gasping breaths , her eyes dilating in fear . |
| 26 | Then they slipped under the blanket , wrapped into each other , their eyes locked in wonder and anticipation . |
| 27 | She held her breath , wondering if he would defy her , and for a long moment their eyes locked in battle . |
| 28 | Eyes narrowed in concern , he took in the scene instantly . |
| 29 | Suddenly , his eyes narrowed in delight . |
| 30 | Glancing up , startled , she met Rune 's clear eyes narrowed in speculation , wondering just how much he was able to discern beneath the camouflage she 'd thought she 'd assumed . |