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FACE
FC101 FACE 101 (IN GENERAL)
1. pulled her roughly over onto her face
2. face had fined down, losing the puppy fat that had marred his features
3. dark snappy eyes looked out from his sun-toughened face
4. face was full of strength, shining with a steadfast and serene peace
5. face was old, but a child still looked out from her eyes
6. face was pale and pinched
7. expression held a note of mockery
8. face was work-hardened
9. smile was wide, his teeth strikingly white in his tanned face
10. reflected light glimmered over his handsome face like beams of icy radiance
11. snapped his fingers in his face
12. the black velvet of her dress heightened the translucence of her face and neck
13. tragedy had etched composure and dignity into her face
FC102 FACE 102 (TOUCHING THE FACE)
1. the soft firmness of one of her breasts just touched the side of his face
2. reached forward and pushed her hair gently back from her face
3. hair was torn from the hood of her cloak and whipped mercilessly around her face and across her eyes but ignored it
4. softly his breath fanned her face
5. putting his hands up to push the wet hair off his face
6. laid her hand on the side of his face
7. large hand took her face and held it gently
8. breath was warm and moist against her face, and her heart raced
9. mopped her kind face
10. touched her face lightly with the tip of his finger
11. threading his fingers through her hair, holding her face still
12. felt the silky weight of her hair slide over her shoulders onto his face and neck
13. hands pressed desperately to her face
14. rubbed his forearm across his face
15. raised his hand and lightly passed it over her face, closing her eyes
16. put his hand out and caught her chin, forcing her face to his
17. put her face in her hands, shaking her head from side to side
18. breath was warm and moist against her face
FC103 FACE 103 (WIPING FACE)
1. putting his hands up to push the wet hair off his face
2. rubbed his forearm across his face
FC104 FACE 104 (HITTING FACE)
1. felt a blinding blow across her face
2. raised her hands toward his face, clawing at him frantically
3. gave him a stinging slap across the face
4. he took a furious swing at the man's face, splitting his lip so the blood spattered across his chin
5. slapping her hard across the face
FC105 FACE 105 (FACIAL EXPRESSIONS)
1. expression was thunderous
2. there was an arrested expression on his face
3. expression was hungry and lustful
4. expression was one of pained tolerance
5. face displayed an uncanny awareness
6. smile vanished, wiped away by astonishment
7. face abandoned pretense
8. face spoke for him
9. feelings were written plain upon her face
10. contriving to fix an expression on
11. an intense but secret expression
12. the conflict of emotions followed one another in quick succession across her face
13. always, wore a mask of hopelessness
14. despite his closed expression, sensed his vulnerability
15. expression was grim as he watched her
16. expression was like someone who had been struck in the face
17. profile spoke of power and ageless strength
18. smug expression revealed an air of conquest
FC106 FACE 106 (CHANGING EXPRESSION)
1. her face relaxed into a smile
2. the baby was screwing its tiny face into a thoughtful, wizened caricature of itself in its sleep
3. unconsciously her brow furrowed
4. his brow wrinkled with his contemptuous thoughts
5. her brow creased with worry
6. a look of veiled amusement crossed his face for a split second
7. face softened slightly as he saw her stricken expression
8. was curious, seeing the change on his face
9. face collapsed into a complex set of wrinkles
10. face contorted with jealousy and anger
11. the angry retort hardened his features
12. whole demeanor was growing in severity
13. expression clouded in anger
14. features contorted with shock and anger
15. the sunshine broke across her face
16. pleasure softened his granite-like face
17. his homely face rearranged itself into a grin
18. almost instantly the expression was bland once more
19. made a face at her
20. the conflict of emotions followed one another in quick succession across her face
21. wiped the scowl from his face
22. the familiar mask descended once again
23. suddenly his face went grim
24. screwed his face up
25. made a face at
26. face cleared
27. broad-carved face twisted in anger
28. face contorted
29. his expression darkened with an unreadable emotion
30. his expressive face changed and became almost somber
31. his face softened
32. his expression stalled and grew serious
33. her features became more animated
34. for an instant a wistfulness stole into his expression
35. expression softened somewhat
36. demeanor altered entirely
FC107 FACE 107 (MESSAGE ON FACE)
1. there was an almost imperceptible note of pleading in his face
2. features carried a startling load of information
3. face spoke for him
4. face said urgently
FC108 FACE 108 (NO EXPRESSION ON FACE)
1. bowed without comment, his face carefully neutral, and withdrew
2. despite his closed expression, sensed his vulnerability
3. with no expression on his face
4. the familiar mask descended once again
5. kept her expression under stern restraint
6. kept her features deceptively composed
7. kept his face blank
8. face gave no sign
9. expression was a mask of stone
10. countenance was immobile
11. face was still as stone
12. kept his face impassive
13. a watchful fixity in his face
14. almost instantly the expression was bland once more
15. tried to hide his elation
16. expression gave nothing away
17. saw the quick flash of anger in his face, almost instantly masked
18. face had contracted into a passive mask
19. heard her and then froze into blankness
20. looked vacant, spent, all emotions smoothed away
21. suppressed her anger under the appearance of indifference
22. tried to hide her inner misery from his probing stare
23. to her surprise, he showed no reaction
24. expression gave nothing away
25. there was no hint on her face of the raw ache
FC109 FACE 109 (LOSING EXPRESSION)
1. face had contracted into a passive mask
2. saw the quick flash of anger in his face, almost instantly masked
3. tried to hide his elation
4. wiped the scowl from his face
5. the laughter went out of his face
6. suppressing with difficulty the amusement in his face
7. the animation left her face
8. smile vanished, wiped away by astonishment
9. face cleared
10. face abandoned pretense
11. face fell
12. face closed, as if guarding a secret
13. expression stilled and grew serious
14. face dissolved into
15. he composed himself
16. cold dignity created a stony mask of his face
17. an inexplicable look of withdrawal came over his face
FC110 FACE 110 (FEAR IN FACE)
1. fear crossed her face
2. apprehension showed in his face
3. a shadow of alarm touched her face
4. solemn face was anxious
5. felt the blood drain from her face
FC111 FACE 111 (JOY IN FACE)
1. face alight with happiness
2. tried to hide his elation
3. took on a solemn glow
4. whole face spread into a smile
5. face brightened at the sight of her
6. face lit up
7. face creased into a sudden smile
8. face brightened at the suggestion
9. lit up from inside
10. boldly handsome face smiled warmly down at her
11. homely face rearranged itself into a grin
12. pleasure softened his granite-like face
13. the sunshine broke across her face
14. smiled at him suddenly, the wariness lifting from her face
FC112 FACE 112 (ANGER IN FACE)
1. expression grew hard and resentful
2. distinguished face had become brooding
3. face was marked with loathing
4. implacable expression was unnerving
5. suddenly his face went grim
6. looked away swiftly at the sight of his scowl
7. dark face set in a vicious expression
8. face was a glowering mask of rage
9. broad-carved face twisted in anger
10. expression darkened with an unreadable emotion
11. a swift shadow of anger swept across her face
12. a stern-faced expression
13. pale cheeks suffused with blood until his face was nearly purple
14. eyes were glittering slits in the mask of his face
15. face was cruelly twisted, full of hatred and malice
16. face was harsh
17. gave her a look of withering contempt
18. saw the quick flash of anger in his face, almost instantly masked
19. had a fiery angry look that was unfamiliar to her
20. features contorted with shock and anger
21. expression clouded in anger
22. expression was thunderous
23. face became red and blotchy with anger
24. whole demeanor was growing in severity
25. the angry retort hardened his features
26. face contorted with jealousy and anger
FC113 FACE 113 (TENSION)
1. expression was grim as he watched her
2. face was drawn and tense
3. the anxious look on his face told her he knew
4. expression was tight with strain
5. face became too watchful
FC114 FACE 114 (SADNESS IN FACE)
1. distinguished face had become brooding
2. a look of sadness passed over her features
3. suddenly, his face went grim
4. expression darkened with an unreadable emotion
5. expressive face changed and became almost somber
6. sun-whacked face tended to pout
7. was a glum-faced man
8. for an instant a wistfulness stole into his expression
9. a shadow touched his face
10. a glazed look of despair began to spread over her face
11. tears were pouring down her face
12. raised a reddened face from her lap
13. narrow, lined face a picture of grief
14. face was bleak with sorrow
FC115 FACE 115 (ANGUISH)
1. was crying openly, his face twisted with anguish
2. an expression of anguish had crossed her features momentarily
3. dark, hawkish face seemed never to have known a smile
4. expression was one of mute wretchedness
FC116 FACE 116 (PAIN SHOWING IN FACE)
1. expression was one of pained tolerance
2. a shadow touched his face
3. a glazed look of despair began to spread over her face
4. saw an almost painful sympathy in her eyes
5. always got up with the face of a bad night
6. deliberately exaggerated the pain in his face
7. the pain was carved in merciless lines on his face
8. face contorted with pain
FC117 FACE 117 (FEELING PAIN)
1. his face stung a little
FC118 FACE 118 (MOVING THE FACE)
1. screwing its tiny face into a thoughtful, wizened caricature of itself in its sleep
2. raised a reddened face from her lap
3. face contorted with jealousy and anger
4. features contorted with shock and anger
5. made a face at her
6. put his hand out and caught her chin, forcing her face to his
7. drew his face to hers in a renewed embrace
8. burying her face in his neck, breathed a kiss there
9. answered, turning her face away from him
10. leaned lightly into him, tilting her face toward his
11. screwed his face up
12. moved his face closer
13. made a face at
14. face crinkled
15. face seemed to wobble evilly
16. face contorted
17. face wrinkled
18. features became more animated
19. winced
20. made a face
21. contriving to fix an expression on
22. turned her face away
23. face collapsed into a complex set of wrinkles
24. screwed her face up and yelled
25. was curious, seeing the change on his face
FC119 FACE 119 (HIDING THE FACE)
1. buried her face against the corded muscles of his chest
2. buried her burning face against his shoulder
3. buried her face against his throat
4. he buried his face in her hair
5. he turned his face to the pillow to hide the wetness on his cheeks
6. most of her face was obscured by dark glasses
7. put her face in her hands, shaking her head from side to side
8. hid her face
9. answered, turning her face away from him
10. threw her hands over her face
11. buried her face against the corded muscles of his chest
12. buried her face against his throat
13. face buried in her arms
14. burying her face in her hands
15. buried her burning face against his shoulder
16. tried to hide her inner misery from his probing stare
17. lay back on the bed, her arm across her face
FC120 FACE 120 (SURPRISE SHOWING ON FACE)
1. expression was like someone who had been struck in the face
2. surprise siphoned the blood from her face
3. looking faintly surprised
4. intense astonishment touched her pale face
5. smile vanished, wiped away by astonishment
6. complete surprise was on his face
7. his expression turned to one of incredulity
8. he stared, complete surprise on his face
9. looked shocked
FC121 FACE 121 (EMBARRASSMENT SHOWING ON FACE)
1. looked slightly sandbagged
2. face burning
3. went scarlet
4. guilt flushed his face
5. face flushed scarlet
FC122 FACE 122 (DISAPPOINTMENT SHOWING ON FACE)
1. looked slightly sandbagged
2. expression darkened with an unreadable emotion
3. sun-whacked face tended to pout
4. face fell in disappointment
FC123 FACE 123 (COMPASSION SHOWING ON FACE)
1. face betrayed a hint of pity
2. the look on his face mingled eagerness and tenderness
3. face was full of compassion
4. face softened slightly as he saw her stricken expression
FC124 FACE 124 (APPLYING COSMETICS)
1. put on just enough lipstick to show that mouth was perfect
2. had put on some makeup to try to hide the dark rings under her eyes
3. dabbed makeup over her white skin
FC125 FACE 125 (DISDAIN SHOWING ON FACE)
1. face was marked with loathing
2. face became a marble effigy of contempt
3. brow wrinkled with his contemptuous thoughts
4. smug expression revealed an air of conquest
5. expression was taut and derisive
6. expression bordered on mockery
7. florid, self-satisfied face mocked her
8. an aloofness showed in his face
9. a flicker of mocking amusement showing in her expression
10. a frown crossed his face
FC126 FACE 126 (DISGUST SHOWING ON FACE)
1. face was marked with loathing
2. face winced in disgust
FC127 FACE 127 (UNCONCERN SHOWING ON FACE)
1. suppressed her anger under the appearance of indifference
2. wearing his very placid face
3. expression was that of complete unconcern
FC128 FACE 128 (FACIAL EXPRESSION INNOCENT)
1. looked as butter wouldn't melt in his mouth
FC129 FACE 129 (FACIAL EXPRESSION SINCERE)
1. face became a visage of intense sincerity
2. looked as butter wouldn't melt in his mouth
FC130 FACE 130 (LOOKING AT FACE)
1. scrutinized his face
2. pushed her away from him so he could see her face
3. searching his face gravely for a reaction
4. stood quite still, staring up at his face
5. noted his set face, his clamped mouth and fixed eyes
6. found herself responding to his harsh features despite herself
7. whole face seemed eyes
8. face seemed to wobble evilly
9. look of enthrallment was mirrored in her own face
10. beefy face hovering over her
11. searched her upturned face
12. face so close to hers could see the gleam
13. of his eyes in the darkness
14. tried to drag her eyes away from his face
15. looked at him directly
16. scrutinized his face closely
17. most of her face was obscured by dark glasses
18. pulled the rearview mirror toward her and studied her face
19. looking uncertainly into his face
FC131 FACE 131 (SEEING FACE)
1. face haunted her
2. face suddenly rose before her eyes
FC132 FACE 132 (EXPOSING FACE)
1. putting his hands up to push the wet hair off his face
2. catching her hair back from her face with a scarf
FC133 FACE 133 (FACIAL EXPRESSION CONFUSION)
1. an uncertainty crept into his face
2. was looking distinctly uncomfortable
3. there was a clouded, puzzled look on his face
FC134 FACE 134 (A CONSIDERING LOOK)
1. face was firmly set in deep thought
2. looked as if he were weighing the question
FC135 FACE 135 (KISSING THE FACE)
1. covering her face with kisses
FC136 FACE 136 (SUNNING THE FACE)
1. the sun beat down through the windshield onto her face
2. the sun was shining directly into her face
3. closing her eyes, leaned back, letting the dappled sunlight play across her face
FC137 FACE 137 (SHOWING EXCITEMENT)
1. tried to hide his elation
2. the look on