Example sentences of "[noun] [pron] stood [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The drivers of the polished and ornamented barouches which stood idle beneath the trees smoked and gossiped in the depths of the leather seats , and we were the only guests in our hotel . |
| 2 | Once on the other side he stood still and looked around . |
| 3 | As she flung herself down to clasp his knees he stood rigid . |
| 4 | St. Albans itself stood next to the remains of the ancient Roman city of Verulamium , which had been the most important Roman settlement in Britain after London . |
| 5 | For one poignant second he stood still , his eyes intent on her face , then he was turning away , moving towards the kitchen , saying expressionlessly , ‘ Of course , if that 's the way you want it , Gina . ’ |
| 6 | The Trunchbull was standing in front of the class , legs apart , hands on hips , scowling at Miss Honey who stood silent to one side . |
| 7 | ‘ And a great warrior who stood steadfast under the attack of six Myrcans until he fell . ’ |
| 8 | For a moment she stood still , fighting an impulse to turn and run after Roger Kenyon ; then she conquered herself , and began to search for Susan . |
| 9 | The anticipation drained from her and for a moment she stood irresolute . |
| 10 | Between them and the stream itself stood half-grown clumps of purple loosestrife and fleabane , which would not flower for nearly two months yet . |
| 11 | His voice broke and for a moment he stood silent , then , very quietly , he added , ‘ You will always be my guiding star . ’ |
| 12 | All the while I stood listening and Frankie sat calmly on the sofa reading his comic as though nothing was happening . |
| 13 | The doctor said something incomprehensible about Angharad 's medical condition , and Betty praised a corner cupboard of Welsh oak which stood adjacent to the window . |
| 14 | In particular , I studied for some while a figure chalked on a great blackboard which stood close to the bench bearing the sheeted body . |
| 15 | He was perspiring heavily as he sipped his drink , gazing wistfully at the voluptuous creature who stood naked before him in the half light with a look of scared concern on her young face . |
| 16 | As the boys left with their father they stood close by him throughout , politely waving and smiling as well-wishers shouted ‘ Merry Christmas ’ . |
| 17 | For what seemed an age he stood stock-still , his silvery-green eyes on her face , then he reached up and , feeling in the cavity , retrieved its contents . |
| 18 | We paused on the small bridge which led to the ticket office , I looked at the now derelict railway cottages which stood silent , lost and forlorn . |
| 19 | Why he chose to throw his weight behind a man who stood such a slender chance remains unclear . |
| 20 | For just a few seconds she stood petrified ; then , taking a deep , shuddering breath , she ran down the entry and into Lyra Street . |
| 21 | For example , in his appraisal of the eighteenth century he uses ‘ scientific ’ and ‘ Newtonian ’ as predicates to create the impression of an hypostasised activity which stood separate from art and other aspects of Western culture , including philosophy . |
| 22 | Because someone had tried — very badly — to soundproof the room , all the walls were covered with cork tiles which stood proud from the wall behind . |
| 23 | In the shop Lydia heard rumours of men who sat up all night amongst their carrots , a shotgun across their knees for fear of jealous rivals who would come under cover of darkness to pour paraquat on the feathery fronds ; of women who stood all night in their kitchens baking , baking in the quest for the one , the perfect , cake or loaf . |
| 24 | The 1927 Conference heard a moving appeal on the issue from a miner 's wife who referred to the women 's support for male trade unionists during the 1926 General Strike : ‘ Surely you will not turn the women down on this question because it was the women who stood four-square with you in your dispute ? ’ |
| 25 | Villa began the afternoon where they finished in May , one rung above the relegation places , although this time last year they stood fifth in the First Division . |
| 26 | For a short time she stood still and silent , scarcely breathing as she revelled in the novelty of his tenderness , but presently her body started stirring in response to the warmth of his mouth , a new sweetness to her desire . |
| 27 | In fact he stood four or five feet away from Sandison , giving the impression he was still unsure of the reception he would get . |