Example sentences of "[pers pn] 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 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 .
13 She stared into the angular face and wondered if that had been his intention .
14 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 ? ’
15 She stared into the green darkness of the forest .
16 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 .
17 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 …
18 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 .
19 Caroline 's voice was an appalled croak as she stared at the new arrival .
20 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 ?
21 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 .
22 For a few moments she stared at the tawny eagle and then at Mr Wolski , and he looked at her .
23 She stared at the fierce pain in his eyes , her heart thudding dully in her chest .
24 She stared at the petrified trawler .
25 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 .
26 ‘ Our King John ? ’ she asked in surprise as she stared at the ruined fort that overlooked the lough .
27 She stared at the receding shoreline and wondered if she should make a jump for it .
28 She stared at the beautiful garden beyond the terrace , fighting the inclination to weep .
29 She stared at the silent phone for a second , then slowly replaced the receiver and clasped her hands uncertainly in front of her .
30 She stared at the darkening landscape as the train headed towards London , feeling that sense of numbness settle inside her once again .
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