Example sentences of "as [pron] saw the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She paused as she saw the wry expression on Joanna 's face . |
| 2 | She pulled at the wrapping , then smiled as she saw the heavy book within . |
| 3 | Sophie 's heart sank a little as she saw the grim line of his mouth but his eyes at first showed open admiration as they swept over her . |
| 4 | Taking a deep breath and straightening her slumping shoulders , she pushed open the back door of the colonel 's house , and as she saw the dim light from the lounge spilling out into the hall she walked in that direction . |
| 5 | Amused by her own alliterative descriptions , she smiled , only to pull her mouth into stern control as she saw the resulting flash of triumph which illuminated Rune 's features . |
| 6 | She turned to the window , and her heart leapt as she saw the grey line of the sea . |
| 7 | The Doctor stepped back from the device as Petion entered , but his welcoming words died on his lips as he saw the liveried servant who followed Petion in , a machete held loosely and comfortably in his hand with the certainty of one who knows how to use it . |
| 8 | Crossley 's mouth dropped open as he saw the taller man pull a gun into view . |
| 9 | He stepped back a pace , smiling broadly as he saw the young woman who stood before him , looking slightly surprised . |
| 10 | Ross 's voice broke through her unhappy thoughts , his dark eyebrows raised as he saw the half-empty wine bottle on the low table in front of her . |
| 11 | He moved as soon as he saw the first bead of sweat break on her pallid face , and then he was almost too late . |
| 12 | He looked up desperately as he saw the other assassin now approach , his dagger raised , waiting to strike . |
| 13 | Guy 's mouth twisted into a wry smile , as he saw the anguished uncertainty in her eyes . |
| 14 | There was n't the faintest trace of pity in his face as he saw the defeated posture , just a glimmer of satisfaction that his own plans were starting to go well for a change . |
| 15 | Bodie entered the gallery and sat down next to Cowley , grimacing as he saw the open-heart operation below . |
| 16 | The blue eyes glittered mockingly as he saw the fierce colour rush up her face . |
| 17 | He smiled as he saw the beautiful face in front of him , and for a moment he felt happy . |
| 18 | Chen stood up , a cry coming to his lips as he saw the bright flash of a knife being drawn . |