Example sentences of "['s] eye [verb] at the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thiercelin 's eyes widened at the sight . |
| 2 | Kate 's eyes widened at the picture displayed . |
| 3 | The Doctor 's eyes widened at the sound of the voice , and at the face revealed as the sergeant raised her helmet . |
| 4 | Billy 's eyes stared at the wad in disbelief . |
| 5 | Auguste 's eyes misted at the sound and sight of the lovely Araminta , Multhrop 's eighteen-year-old daughter , rustling down the staircase in a delightful froufrou of petticoats , her large blue eyes fixed on her father , but well aware of every male in sight . |
| 6 | Rachel 's eyes flashed at the tone of his voice , particularly the way he said ‘ beloved ’ with a sting , a subtle edge of sarcasm and a look of hard distaste on his face . |
| 7 | The relic-seller 's eyes brightened at the prospect of profit . |
| 8 | Patsy 's eyes shone at the excitement . |
| 9 | The road-sweeper 's eyes shone at the wonder of it all , and then he went on . |
| 10 | Henry 's eye kindled at the memory . |