Example sentences of "[noun] and [vb past] for [art] [det] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | He shaded his eyes and blinked for a few seconds until he had adjusted to the change . |
| 2 | Inspired by the arrival of The Beatles to play the guitar , he bought a cheap Harmony electric and a Kalamazoo amp and dabbled for a few years before joining a high school covers band , playing soul , rock and a good deal of Hendrix . |
| 3 | On her way back she was in such a state of euphoria that , in order to collect her thoughts , she pulled into the service road opposite the antique shop and sat for a few minutes . |
| 4 | I replaced the blanket over his head and stood for a few moments looking at the bodies in their neat little rows . |
| 5 | The Collector sat on his heels by the edge of the pit and watched for a few minutes before continuing on his way . |
| 6 | She put away the car , quietly locked the garage door and stood for a few moments looking out over the valley . |
| 7 | She showered and shampooed her short dark hair , combing it into its neat bob , then she made toast and coffee and sat for a few minutes before her kitchen window which enjoyed the same view as her bedroom . |