Example sentences of "[v-ing] up at [art] ceiling " in BNC.
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| 1 | She pulled off her clothes and left them in a heap , then lay on top of the covers looking up at the ceiling . |
| 2 | She was lying on her bed , looking up at the ceiling , Smudge and Whisky curled on her stomach . |
| 3 | For a moment her father said nothing more either he just stood with his hands clasped behind him , looking up at the ceiling . |
| 4 | They lie there a minute , looking up at the ceiling . |
| 5 | The two women remained motionless , gazing up at the ceiling as if to trace the source and direction of the footsteps . |
| 6 | I called out that we were ready , but there was no answer , and when I returned to the bedroom I found her lying back full length on the bed , her eyes open and gazing up at the ceiling with that same vacant stare . |
| 7 | Felicity was lying with her head resting on the back of her chair , gazing up at the ceiling , her long legs stretched across her desk . |
| 8 | Karen was lying stretched out on the sofa facing me , staring up at the ceiling . |
| 9 | His stepfather was lying on his back , muttering to himself , his eyes oddly fixed , staring up at the ceiling . |
| 10 | He cleared his throat once more and resumed staring up at the ceiling . |
| 11 | He got to his feet , staring up at the ceiling , wondering whether or not he should shout to the owner to turn the volume down . |
| 12 | It has to be faced , said Grainne to Grainne , staring up at the ceiling where the shadows leapt and danced . |
| 13 | Her eyes , her beautiful eyes , were wide open , staring up at the ceiling . |
| 14 | Staring up at the ceiling while work proceeds on her thighs and knees , Lil continues . |
| 15 | She lay on her back staring up at the ceiling and her thoughts immediately flashed back to Luke and last night . |
| 16 | He wandered off then came back to lie on his bed , staring up at the ceiling . |
| 17 | Unfortunately , over one hour later she found herself lying back against the pillows and staring up at the ceiling , completely unable to go to sleep . |
| 18 | Well , that 's me , ’ he explained as his friend lay on his bed , staring up at the ceiling . |
| 19 | Hammond kept his back half-turned ; Fulke slouched , staring up at the ceiling ; Rastani seemed more confident and Athelstan caught the sardonic mocking look in his dark , brilliant eyes . |
| 20 | Dexter got to his feet , glancing up at the ceiling . |