Example sentences of "could not [vb infin] [pos pn] eyes [conj] " in BNC.
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1 | A girl could n't close her eyes and ears to it , but she could keep herself pure . |
2 | People living on the estate could n't believe their eyes when they saw their new neighbour . |
3 | MALCOLM and Judy Carvell could n't believe their eyes when they visited their old village after five years in Australia . |
4 | With that brilliant pair Torville and Dean so much in the news , Easter Course members at Walsall could n't believe their eyes when these idols appeared before them — on roller skates ! |
5 | Mark could n't believe his eyes and ears when the American Director of Overseas ' Executive Personnel spelt out the compensation terms under the early retirement deal . |