Notwithstanding the champagne, he recognised a very stern resolve in the reflection.

Soon after the deacon came in, looking very sad but very stern.

Father Courcy looked very stern and seemed about to speak in anger.

My father is very stern, and very particular, I suppose you know.

He accepts Mr. Grewgious's very stern lecture in the best manner possible.

The soldier from Bourgogne said nothing, but looked very stern and sad.

Unless the soldiers are made of very stern stuff, physical endurance succumbs.

The vicar did seem very stern, but that was owing to Serena.

The doctor walked out of the kitchen, looking very stern and immovable.

But the octogenarian wrapped up his gift in a very stern clause.

Your royal highness is very cold, very stern toward my poor friend.

They had long, black lips, and wore a very stern, dark expression.

Eliza's animated face was very stern, her generous mouth was set firmly.

He seemed to be studying James, his face very stern and solemn.

A very stern thing is life to the children of royalty in Siam.

His face was very stern and grave, and he said nothing.