вторник, 8 ноября 2016 г.

Слово 'stiff' примеры использования в романах I. Rankin

Page71. Standing…

As they got out of the car, a man strode towards them. Clarke had her warrant card ready. The man stiffened (to become suddenly tense).
     'What's happened?'

Page271. Saints…
Deano stiffened (not moving, becoming difficult to bend or fold), squaring (to set straight) his shoulders.

Page184. Saints…
Cuttle was a bit stiffer than Albert Stout, and required a hearing aid.

Page308. Standing…
Rebus sighed, but reached into his pocket for his notebook and pen. When Esson read the woman's name out, he stiffened (to become less relaxed and more formal). Then he asked her to repeat it.

Page361. Standing…
His neck was stiff as he angled his head towards his watch.

Page352. Standing…
Her demeanour (a way of looking and behaving) stiffened (to become less relaxed).

Page84. Saints…

Fox looked stiff and unconvincing, and maybe he sensed this himself - placing the pen on the desk in front of him as Rebus took the seat opposite.

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