Example sentences of "[pron] pause a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I pause a second . |
| 2 | I pause a moment beside an ancient grove of beech trees , tended no longer now , though their presence and calm remain . |
| 3 | As I approached her kennel I paused a moment . |
| 4 | She paused a moment , turned and looked at the line of narrow drawers , read the label , then weighed out two ounces of loose tobacco . |
| 5 | She paused a moment , looking worriedly across at the main entrance , and then she crossed the road . |
| 6 | After she had oiled the hinges , she paused a moment before lumbering up the stairs . |
| 7 | She paused a moment , uncertain whether to follow the other two or go back the way they had come . |
| 8 | They paused a while to let a fleet of barges , packed with city dignitaries , sweep by as stately as swans . |
| 9 | They paused a moment longer , then moved further down the gallery , inspecting each exhibit , checking any books which could be the hidden Grimoire . |
| 10 | But they paused a moment outside and Lizzie said quietly , ‘ Does he always take his bath with her ? ’ |
| 11 | He paused a minute and went on , ‘ You know , my generation do n't often discuss these things with other people . |
| 12 | He paused a moment , and when he found that the horse was no longer rebellious , and only impatient to gallop , he let him go at full speed . |
| 13 | Careful , Briant thought , and he paused a moment before speaking . |
| 14 | Dad sat back in his chair , expecting Mr Vulcan to leave , but he paused a moment , looking first at Dad then at me , and I thought , This is it , now what 'll he say ? |
| 15 | He paused a moment . |
| 16 | He was on his way back to Newcastle , but when he saw Joe racing across the field that bordered part of the drive , he paused a moment before deciding to follow him . |
| 17 | And he paused a moment until he imagined that the pain of her rheumatics had eased , and then he said , slowly but firmly , ‘ I do n't think I 'll ever marry ; in fact , I 'm sure I wo n't . ’ |
| 18 | He paused a moment to let his words sink in , and then added : " Perhaps he 'll explain away the case , reported officially to the Royal College of Physicians , of a dispenser who accidentally swallowed some of the so-called " rice-water " matter voided by a patient in a state of collapse from cholera … but who suffered no ill-effects whatsoever ! " |
| 19 | As he entered , he heard the pealing of a bell reverberating through the building above the din of battle , and he paused a moment , wondering what on earth it could be . |
| 20 | He paused a moment , staring about him , and then ran on to the bend . |
| 21 | He paused a moment , still looking down at the body , the head in the centre of a spreading pool of blood . |
| 22 | That surprised him , and he paused a moment before putting back the sheet . |
| 23 | He paused a moment , allowing a gentle silence to flow between them . |
| 24 | He paused a moment . |
| 25 | He paused a moment . |
| 26 | He paused a moment and then added , " You know , Sara , I meant it the other evening when I said you could ride whenever you want . |
| 27 | He paused a moment , his eyes locking with hers , before he came to sit beside her . |
| 28 | He paused a beat before continuing . |
| 29 | He paused a beat , causing her to tense in anticipation . |