Example sentences of "[pron] [noun pl] [verb] so [adv] [that] " in BNC.

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1 Basil was the exact opposite of those to whom words come so easily that they do a minimum of preparation , and afterwards the listener has difficulty in remembering what has been said .
2 In some rocks their shells lie so thickly that they form solid bands .
3 FitzAlan 's gaze immediately flashed to her mouth , his eyes darkening so abruptly that Isabel 's knees went weak .
4 His eyes watered so fiercely that tears ran down his cheeks , but he fought down the choking sensation and his self-esteem soared .
5 He could never trust his legs , especially when his shoes pinched so badly that they made his feet tingle and twitch with pins and needles .
6 His hands trembled so violently that he was unable to bring it to his lips .
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