Example sentences of "[pron] stare [prep] [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Ca n't you give up this living ? ’ she asks , and I stare at the invisible ceiling . |
| 2 | Whilst other girls arrest their make-up in mid-slither down their faces , I stare into the foggy mirror . |
| 3 | I stared at a huge rectangle of light , it was pinkish floating flickering and suddenly I saw … a pig ! |
| 4 | I stared at the opposite wall . |
| 5 | I stared at the empty yard where Billingsley 's car had stood . |
| 6 | I stared at the skull-like face , the hollowed cheek bones , the red hair now combed smoothly back from the forehead . |
| 7 | Mala and I stared at the enlarging disc that appeared on other screens after Posi revolved the ship to bring the lateral ceptors to bear . |
| 8 | I stared at the sitting figure . |
| 9 | I stared through the bleak darkness . |
| 10 | I stared into the blinding glare of the revolving light . |
| 11 | Now , my natural caution exerted itself as I stared round the banqueting hall . |
| 12 | The Londoner found himself staring into the expressionless face of the tall and broad , blond-haired , blue-eyed bouncer . |
| 13 | Francis lifted his head above the edge of the display and found himself staring at a confusing picture of pipes and girders . |
| 14 | You go stupid on yourself for a moment , as the luck wobbles , threatens to fly away and leave you ; you stare at the place where he was , lying curled up , tied up in front of the door ; you stare at the empty stretch of carpet , dumbly , as if staring will help . |
| 15 | She stared into the angular face and wondered if that had been his intention . |
| 16 | She stared into the handsome face so close to her , aware of his powerful body against hers with every fibre of her being , and all she could think of to say was a trembling , ‘ Does this mean your arm is better , my lord ? ’ |
| 17 | She stared into the green darkness of the forest . |
| 18 | There was an instant when she sensed him hesitating , as though giving her time to draw away , but that was the last thing on her mind as she stared into the glittering warmth of his eyes . |
| 19 | She stared at a plump tea-kettle like a plump hen above the shopman 's head , and her voice was dreamy as she answered : " Well , keep it for me — will your I … |
| 20 | Her face reflecting her disgust , and horror as she stared at the other woman , Ellie turned to glance at Feargal to see how he might be taking this insulting piece of arrant mischief-making , and was astonished to see that he looked not angry , but almost sad . |
| 21 | Caroline 's voice was an appalled croak as she stared at the new arrival . |
| 22 | She stared at the golden eagle , so arrogantly and eternally poised , and wondered why she had ever thought birds on furniture were a bit off : why had she never bothered to look , why had she never asked herself what her eyes had told her ? |
| 23 | Flipping on to her back , she stared at the dark ceiling , listening to the faint night-time sounds from the creek , the far-off slap of water against the bows of the fishing-boats moored below . |
| 24 | For a few moments she stared at the tawny eagle and then at Mr Wolski , and he looked at her . |
| 25 | She stared at the fierce pain in his eyes , her heart thudding dully in her chest . |
| 26 | She stared at the petrified trawler . |
| 27 | She drew a deep breath , and with her cheek pressed against his green woollen jersey she stared at the flightless bird searching for tasty morsels on the path ahead of them . |
| 28 | ‘ Our King John ? ’ she asked in surprise as she stared at the ruined fort that overlooked the lough . |
| 29 | She stared at the receding shoreline and wondered if she should make a jump for it . |
| 30 | She stared at the beautiful garden beyond the terrace , fighting the inclination to weep . |