Example sentences of "[coord] [adv] listening to " in BNC.
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| 1 | Whether it was talking to travellers or just listening to the lads , whether I felt warmth or animosity did not matter . |
| 2 | I used to wonder whether they were actually taking in the meaning of what I was saying , or just listening to the accent . |
| 3 | The ears of an angry horse are also likely to point straight backwards , and are held firmly , unlike when the horse is simply relaxed or even listening to something behind it . |
| 4 | that it is crucial to draw attention to fundamental assumptions in our society , and to keep open for pupils the options of accepting , modifying or rejecting these views ( Chapters 2 – 3 ) ; 2. that the purpose of RE is pupils ' self-education , engaging in depth upon the meaning and truth-claims of religions in a way which is relevant to their total experience of life ( Chapter 4 ) ; 3. that space needs to be given in which pupil involvement has a chance to develop , together with creativity , a sense of wonder and the cultivation of inner quietness ( Chapters 5 and 6 ) ; 4. that teachers need to model a positive , fair and balanced approach to the diversity of religious traditions and outlooks , and the controversy which these can generate ( Chapter 8 ) ; 5. that in a spirit of critical affirmation it is important to develop skills of evaluation and criteria for discernment ( Chapters 7 and 9 ) ; 6. that the crucial need is to put persons first , to establish genuine relationships which are affirming of pupils , believing that they have something to give , and so listening to them and responding to them — and in the light of this to encourage their capacity for self-assessment ( Chapter 10 ) ; 7. that the distinction between education and dogmatic teaching is all-important and that , provided this is borne in mind , opportunities for stillness and possible worship can be an invaluable aid to education ( Chapters 6 and 11 ) ; 8. that RE can relate in a dynamic and creative way to all other areas of the curriculum ( Chapters 12 and 13 ) . |
| 5 | Now , she lay panting by the fire , warming her flanks and apparently listening to the humans ' conversation . |
| 6 | After that , he merely sat , smoking Woodbines and idly listening to Music While You Work on the radio . |
| 7 | So she kept her eyes closed , humming a little tune to try and make Florence let her milk down faster and barely listening to the sound of voices out in the yard . |
| 8 | ‘ But I overhear people 's conversations , and sometimes I 'll get off a bus and follow them if I 'm interested ; or I 'll stand beside people pretending to be looking at something or reading , but actually listening to them . |