Example sentences of "and peer [adv prt] into the [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | She heard footsteps on the catwalk and peered up into the semi-darkness trying to get a fix on the German 's movements . |
2 | She twisted away from him and backed over to the door , and then cracked it open , and peered out into the hall . |
3 | Hilary was distracted by the window , and peered out into the darkness , watching for signs of movement . |
4 | He unlocked the door and peered out into the darkness . |
5 | He leaned close to it and peered out into the night , trying to see what was out there … |
6 | He thrust his hands into his trouser pockets , stalked to the grimy window , and peered out into the alley . |
7 | He walked to the back door and peered out into the blackness . |
8 | The man looked at Clinton indifferently and peered down into the vat . |
9 | But he had to restrain himself from leaping up and switching the light off and peering out into the street from behind the curtains . |
10 | Biff asked coldly , standing up and peering down into the darkness . |