Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] fixed on " in BNC.
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1 | Anthea Darnell 's coal-black eyes fixed on each of the officers in turn , then riveted their gaze to Montgomery 's face . |
2 | Cranston steadied himself , pulled his long , wicked-looking dagger from its sheath and walked slowly back , his red-rimmed eyes fixed on Athelstan . |
3 | FitzAlan was sitting on the stool by the bed , back propped against the wall , arms folded across his chest , long legs stretched out in front of him , his brilliant light eyes fixed on her from under half-lowered lashes . |
4 | It was too large for me at that time , but over the next twelve months I must have grown considerably because , with wooden blocks fixed on the pedals , I was able to reach it in comparative comfort . |
5 | He drove very well , his stony eyes fixed on the road . |
6 | When he had finished with Maurin his great dark eyes fixed on Joseph . |
7 | Then his face became more serious and his dark eyes fixed on hers with a new intensity . |
8 | The dark eyes fixed on Luce showed dawning recognition , then puzzlement . |
9 | Becky 's dark eyes fixed on him for the first time . |
10 | His dark gaze fixed on her challengingly . |
11 | The train was running in the open now , the blackness beyond its windows relieved by distant amber lights which seemed to track their progress like the eyes of forest-dwelling creatures fixed on a lonely wayfarer . |
12 | He was standing quite still now , arms folded across his chest , the dark eyes beneath the dark brows fixed on the approaching motor boat , but Ronni found herself reflecting that that hard muscular body , dressed now in white trousers and a faded blue T-shirt , would only be seen at its best in motion . |
13 | The Helblaster volley gun has nine separate barrels fixed on a circular crank . |
14 | She hesitated , almost mesmerised by the piercing concentration fixed on her . |
15 | And began to move slitheringly in my direction , keeping their metallic black eyes fixed on me . |
16 | Keeping his extraordinary savage eyes fixed on her , he began to make his excuses and push the women aside , forcing his way through the group towards her . |
17 | In the event , it was Bishop Malduin who lost his temper , as he might not have done if Elfswitha his wife had not been sitting draped in white cloth in the corner , with her large , shallow eyes fixed on himself , even when the King was starting to speak to her . |
18 | Lady Isabella nodded , her beautiful eyes fixed on Cranston 's face . |
19 | His son , Francis , was munching away , his protuberant eyes fixed on his father in an unwavering stare . |
20 | Beryl lingered , her grey eyes fixed on Cathy for some time , then she said : ‘ I see . |
21 | Jaw set , hands gripping the wheel , a steely stare fixed on the fellow next to him , both of them determined to get to the toll booth before the other . |
22 | The Reverend Foster 's beady eyes fixed on the children fumbling for their donations as if they were a parcel of juicy worms to be swooped on if they tried to wriggle away . |
23 | He turned to me slowly , and I saw his face , expressionless in its blackness , with his yellow eyes fixed on me coldly , like an animal 's . |
24 | ‘ Hugh , ’ he murmured , his soulless eyes fixed on those of the clerk , ‘ we do insist you stay . |
25 | After a moment he raised his dark head to look quizzically into the wide golden eyes fixed on him . |
26 | He spoke rapidly to the barman in beautiful , lilting Italian and leaned against the counter , his remote eyes fixed on the man deftly operating the espresso machine . |
27 | Happier ? he said , his blue eyes fixed on my face in that mad way he sometimes has . |
28 | Anna looked up , and her blue eyes fixed on Sarah for several seconds . |
29 | 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 . |
30 | They included a vase of official-looking roses , scentless but florid , through whose funereal and unnatural blooms Commander Adam Dalgliesh glimpsed a face so immobile , upturned eyes fixed on the ceiling , that he was momentarily startled by the illusion that he was visiting the dead . |