cock an ear

Trying to get hold of himself, he cocked an ear toward the closed door.

I cocked an ear at him; the name was familiar.

He cocked an ear, listening with the knowledge of long years.

She looked up and cocked an ear, as if to say, What's all the fuss?

I could hear him in the front row by cocking an ear.

She cocked an ear to the rooms overhead, and heard nothing.

He cocked an ear, listening to a rumble growing behind them.

The hooded head moved only when he cocked an ear at an interesting sound.

Start the engine and while it's warming up, cock an ear.

He could hear her moving about in one of the other rooms and cocked an ear, satisfied.

I stayed still, my mouth open, and cocked an ear at the staircase.

He cocked an ear in the direction of the path, and his head snapped around.

I got out, cocked an ear and heard distant manly sounds.

He cocked an ear to the clamor of the dining hall.

Before Moran could answer, he cocked an ear to the sound of footsteps far below.

He nodded toward the ridge and cocked an ear to the battle sounds.

Peter cocked an ear toward the stairwell that led down to the basement.

He cocked an ear, waiting for the thunder to begin, and allowed himself a tight smile.

He cocked an ear at the talk at the poker table.

She cocks an ear to the music, then grins at Constantine.

"That's nice," she said, cocking an ear to the music and taking a glass of wine.

She cocked an ear back, listening to the alarm hooters.

He cocked an ear and listened-then issued a sharp order.

He cocked an ear through the banister poles to hear the discussion below.

He twisted in his saddle and cocked an ear.