Example sentences of "[verb] at the closed door " in BNC.

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1 In the reception area , Angelica gestured at the closed door of Georgina 's office .
2 Paige frowned at the closed door .
3 Reginald remained in the middle of the room staring at the closed door for a moment ; then , his head making small jerks , he turned towards the fire and , leaning his elbow along the mantelshelf , he looked down into the dying embers .
4 ‘ What a slimeball , ’ Sabrina said , staring at the closed door .
5 For a few seconds Luce sat staring at the closed door , trying to make sense of this latest development , before looking down at the tray .
6 As he disrobed in the vestry , Quentin paused more than once , glancing at the closed door , as though expecting the boy to appear with his smile .
7 Mr Utterson stared at the closed door .
8 Leonora stared at the closed door forlornly , certain she 'd lie awake for what was left of the night .
9 He crossed the floor silently and listened at the closed door .
10 He walked out and Jenna looked at the closed door .
11 Now I was standing at the closed door listening to his absence .
12 Feeling Paul 's desolation keenly , she sank on to the settee , gazing at the closed door .
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