Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adv] [conj] [v-ing] at the " in BNC.
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| 1 | He scrambled to his feet , throwing his cloak aside and hissing at the stiff pain of his collarbone . |
| 2 | He quietly closed the door and , leaning his back to it , he dropped his gaze to her upturned face , before tilting his head upwards and staring at the ceiling , his anguished thoughts in turmoil . |
| 3 | ‘ Oh , nothing much , ’ I sighed , slowly raising my head again and gazing at the water . |
| 4 | Although ten full minutes passed after leaving his party swigging juice happily and pointing at the loch , a casual glance backwards revealed that they were gaining on us quickly . |
| 5 | Belinda listened on tenterhooks to one side of the discussion as Tom somehow managed to present his case forcefully while driving at the same time . |
| 6 | Lionan , the dandy , was talking behind his hand to the brutal Mullach , who was gulping his beer moodily and staring at the serving maids as they passed him in a bustling procession . |
| 7 | ‘ I owe you an apology , ’ Donna said , pushing her plate away and dabbing at the corners of her mouth with a napkin . |
| 8 | For here his father was , sitting down beside him , hugging and kissing him , taking his hand again and laughing at the silly terrors his little game had aroused in his son . |