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  • Passing wary and sullen-faced inhabitants aligned motionless against their adobe dwellings, he made his way to the town plaza, dismounted before the Palace of the Governors, and raised his hand as a command of silence.

    A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009

  • Passing wary and sullen-faced inhabitants aligned motionless against their adobe dwellings, he made his way to the town plaza, dismounted before the Palace of the Governors, and raised his hand as a command of silence.

    A Country of Vast Designs Robert W. Merry 2009

  • I walked closer to the building as the door shut, and young Missus Jane stood sullen-faced on the steps.

    Good Fortune Noni Carter 2010

  • I walked closer to the building as the door shut, and young Missus Jane stood sullen-faced on the steps.

    Good Fortune Noni Carter 2010

  • I walked closer to the building as the door shut, and young Missus Jane stood sullen-faced on the steps.

    Good Fortune Noni Carter 2010

  • I walked closer to the building as the door shut, and young Missus Jane stood sullen-faced on the steps.

    Good Fortune Noni Carter 2010

  • The tall, sullen-faced native had caused no trouble since the first evening and Kipu was of the opinion that he could now be trusted.

    Golden State 2010

  •   I believe myself to be neither on the prowl, as they say, nor capable of wresting arduous effusions from the most coquettish, sullen-faced girl.

    Being with Thin Girls 2009

  •   I believe myself to be neither on the prowl, as they say, nor capable of wresting arduous effusions from the most coquettish, sullen-faced girl.

    Being with Thin Girls 2009

  • The laughter, the chanting, the spirited camaraderie presented quite a contrast to the sullen-faced, uniformly attired crew up the street.

    Dallas' Double-Dose of Palin 2008

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