Example sentences of "stand there [prep] the doorway " in BNC.

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1 Emily walked into the sitting room , let the coat fall to the floor and sat down on the couch , crossing her legs as she had in the wine bar , and watching him coolly as he stood there in the doorway .
2 Beth stood there in the doorway , framed by the soft light of the living room behind her and to her left .
3 An armed guard stood there in the doorway , head bowed , a clean silk pau folded over one arm .
4 He stood there in the doorway , getting his breath , drinking in the sight of her .
5 Joel Hammond stood there in the doorway , watching the boy unpack his things .
6 The slanting sun was behind her , and as she stood there in the doorway he could see the outline of those smooth , slim thighs through the fine fabric .
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