Example sentences of "[adv] [adv] [vb past] to [pron] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Of course , most of these assertions are merely matters of opinion , often rather wild opinion , for one ca n't help wondering just how much Messrs Ashdown , Smith and Brown really know about the ‘ other European countries ’ they so blithely summoned to their aid . |
| 2 | She shut the door gently then went to her daughter 's room . |
| 3 | As the rebels , sword in hand , ran after the retreating cavalry , sonic of the royal infantry stood their ground and tried to take them in the flank but the heavy rain had left most of their cartridges too damp to fire and the frustrated musketeers thereupon also took to their heels . |
| 4 | Used as tracking dogs and guide dogs for the blind , the Rottweiler 's versatility and willingness to please his master once again came to his rescue . |
| 5 | An exhibition called Old World , New World is going on there right now devoted to what Chris got up to in 1492 . |
| 6 | In addition Curzon fairly soon reverted to his habit of complaining about the way in which he was treated by his Prime Minister . |
| 7 | He remained there for a few seconds then slowly got to his feet and moved to the door leading into the hallway . |
| 8 | Peter glowered back at his brother , then slowly got to his feet . |
| 9 | I had some tea with the others , then also went to my room . |
| 10 | For one speechless moment she stared up into a pair of devil-dark eyes , then abruptly came to her senses and tried to break away . |
| 11 | She thanked them , then actually took to her heels and ran . |
| 12 | I entreat you both That , being of so young days brought up with him And sith so neighboured to his youth and haviour That you vouchsafe your rest here in our court Some little time , so by your companies To draw him on to pleasures , and to gather So much as from occasion you may glean , Whether aught to us unknown afflicts him thus , That opened lies within our remedy . |
| 13 | She was told — and believed — that the woman Charles once called ‘ my old soak ’ ( because she absorbed all his worries ) no longer tended to his demands . |
| 14 | Matthew concentrating on the steak , seemed impervious and never once rose to her bait , but James , it was clear , was cheered and encouraged by Jenny 's affectionate treatment . |
| 15 | They never really boasted to their friends like other people 's parents sometimes did . |