Example sentences of "[noun prp] gathered up the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 When they 'd gone Maggie gathered up the rest of the dishes and piled them in the sink .
2 Julia gathered up the others .
3 Aggie gathered up the letters from the table , returned them to the writing case , then rose heavily , saying , ‘ Time enough to think about that .
4 Sean gathered up the reins and drove off at a smart pace .
5 One by one , Polly gathered up the children and placed them carefully on the privet bird 's back .
6 Phillis gathered up the infant , Rab went through to the room .
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