But there was only the air, drying the spittle on his face to a fine, taut mask.

In the light their faces were taut masks of inner concentration.

Krysty's face, a taut mask of fear, was framed in the rectangular shadow.

His bronzed-face was a taut mask as he assessed their hopeless situation.

Griff, his face a taut mask, glared at Laymon.

His face was a taut mask, I he was a long way from breaking.

For a moment the taut mask slipped and he looked human as he said, "They're starting the free-for-all season early this time.

Guy's voice was harsh, the taut mask of detachment crumbling as she stared at him in bleak misery.

They saw the taut mask of his face, and the way he accepted the sake without pleasure and the hot towels with cold thanks.

He glared at me, hot-eyed, his face a taut mask.