Example sentences of "kept a [adj] eye " in BNC.
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| 1 | We know that Brahms kept a keen eye open for new music , and that he knew Rheinberger — what I wonder is whether it was the Rheinberger Sonata that suggested to Brahms the form for the last movement of his Symphony ? |
| 2 | He also kept a keen eye on MI9 , the secret escape service . |
| 3 | Our local PFA Inspector Pat Barker kept a keen eye on our progress , monitoring our workmanship at all the recognised stages throughout the build , and on 8 March this year , Midge 's propeller turned for the first time under her own engine power , being a Monday , I naturally had the day as holiday ! |
| 4 | The Queen kept a sharp eye on the proceedings , and found it a favourable wet-day pastime to visit the Dolls ' House . |
| 5 | He kept a sharp eye on her , though the path was well lit and there was little fear of stumbling . |
| 6 | Noreen kept a closer eye on Maria after that . |
| 7 | They met every day , usually in Zeinab 's appartement and Zeinab kept a proprietorial eye on what Owen was doing when he was away from her . |
| 8 | Morgan , held big equity stakes in companies , had seats on the board and kept a close eye on management . |
| 9 | There were not so many lights and Endill kept a close eye on the Headmaster in case he became lost in the darkness . |
| 10 | Now , we very rarely went up to the great city and , when we did , Benjamin kept a close eye and a tight rein on me . |
| 11 | Inside the government , he kept a close eye on the development of policy and frequently intervened to prod ministers in desired directions . |
| 12 | ‘ Our officers separated the two groups and kept a close eye on what was going on , ’ said the spokesman . |
| 13 | And now , as dawn broke , Driver Oliver kept a watchful eye on the slowly lightening coastline . |
| 14 | Almost immediately the party was reconstituted , but this time Göring kept a watchful eye on the Danzigers . |
| 15 | She kept a watchful eye on any leaks that might have sprung . |
| 16 | Teachers also collected national savings , organised and staffed country holidays for needy children , alerted the school nurse when scabies or head lice appeared , and kept a watchful eye for children who might be suffering from difficulties in sight and hearing . |
| 17 | He also kept a watchful eye on Channel tunnel plans as they came and went . |
| 18 | She had liked that idea , and thought somehow that her mother kept a watchful eye on her . |
| 19 | My elders in the newsroom kept a paternal eye on me , and approved if they saw me working on my Pitman 's . |
| 20 | I knew , of course , that one or other of the suore kept a constant eye on how we behaved , and I knew too that had they noticed anything ‘ unusual ’ I would have been given a severe talking-to and told not to come back . |
| 21 | Once across the allotments he walked more openly , even though he kept a wary eye out behind him . |
| 22 | Jimmy seemed aware of that too , and kept a wary eye on him while he addressed Cardiff . |
| 23 | I kept a wary eye open for any of my old friends , in particular the goldsmith Waller , even as I was distracted by the sight of the apprentices throwing their caps in the air as they shouted for custom , pompous city officials in their fur-lined robes and , of course , those beauties of the night , the high-class courtesans in their satin dresses and flowery head veils . |
| 24 | I kept a wary eye on Santerre for this bluff manor lord , usually afraid of nothing , stayed near the door like a child frightened of a dark , strange room . |
| 25 | She was virtually retired these days , her hotel ( where Coffin had once lived ) turned into small flats over whose tenants she kept a stern eye . |
| 26 | Along with the Thwaites at High Birk Hatt the Fawcetts kept a neighbourly eye on the Hauxwells when they were at their most vulnerable . |