It is a good practice to put a nut on the top of the rod, to secure it more firmly in the cross head eye, where that plan can be conveniently adopted.
— from A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

His face appeared fuller in the cheeks, his eyebrows were black and heavy, his nose high at the bridge, and his whole complexion was darker.
— from D-99: a science-fiction novel by H. B. (Horace Bowne) Fyfe

About mid-day they reached the abode of Michael Donnelly, Esq., as such designated by the local papers, who ‘was about to submit to public competition his quiet and well-bred herd of dairy cattle, his choice stud, his equipages, farming implements, teams, carts, harness, etc., with other articles too numerous to mention.’
— from Babes in the Bush by Rolf Boldrewood

The body of another unfortunate was found floating in the creek; his eyes wide open, staring horribly.
— from The Statesmen Snowbound by Robert Fitzgerald

She was leaning forward in the chair, her eyes wide open and eager.
— from A Fool and His Money by George Barr McCutcheon

The first paper he took up was Le Courier de Paris , and the first item that caught his eye was this— MARRIED.—At the Church of Notre Dame, on Tuesday, March 1st, by the Most Venerable, the Archbishop of Paris, the Duke of Hereward, to Valerie, only daughter of the Baron de la Motte.
— from The Lost Lady of Lone by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth