Example sentences of "[vb past] [prep] [pers pn] for [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She stopped to catch a child by the hand and whisper some word which was rewarded with a kiss , then caught the corner of her veil to cover her already masked face as the chief driver came towards her for a quick answer to a query , always given and received after the words of greeting and queries as to health had been exchanged . |
| 2 | It was full of pieces of paper , which he dropped behind him for the other boys to follow . |
| 3 | At this point some other people arrived to catch the train and his attention turned to them for a split second and within that time the sound of the scrunching footsteps disappeared into the night . |
| 4 | We talked about her for a long time , and I think our Chairman was impressed . |
| 5 | Can you please let me know what the position is with regard to order number 026 that I placed with you for the above tape to run it on VAX 3500 running ULTRIX , at either 6250 or 1600 bpi ? ( ordered on 12 May ) |
| 6 | Obviously unwilling , he asked for an absurd sum for doing so , but eventually Omar settled with him for a reasonable amount . |
| 7 | I thought about it for the prescribed two days , chanting , ‘ How do I get her to sign the form ? — How do I get her to sign the form ? ’ , then switched on the wireless in the middle of a biblical play about Moses and God 's voice boomed out of the speakers : |
| 8 | ‘ A lot of people looked for you for a long time . |
| 9 | The probation found a little stray dog called Benjy for me and I looked after him for a little while , but my money kept on going down and down and down . |
| 10 | Many remonstrated with him for a howling storm was raging outside , it was night and the journey was a dangerous one . |
| 11 | He lay with her for a little while as if all had been for the best and when , with a sudden , slithering movement , she was off the bed and into her dress , he thanked her , wished her good night . |
| 12 | A couple of years earlier , when I was having a bad patch and went to him for a reassuring chat , he had told me not to worry about it . |
| 13 | I went to him for the political because I was a red hot loyalist at that time . |
| 14 | She stared at him for a long time . |
| 15 | Father Poole stared at him for a long while . |
| 16 | She stared at him for a long moment wondering if in her indignation she had hurt his feelings , but his eyes were narrowed and she could not read his expression . |
| 17 | She stared at him for a long moment before she took in what he had said . |
| 18 | He took another step backwards and stared at her for a long moment before saying , ‘ This is the last time I 'll ever look on you willingly . ’ |
| 19 | She spoke with such soft intensity that he stared at her for a long , thoughtful moment . |
| 20 | He stared at her for a long , shuttered moment , then wordlessly climbed out of the car and walked slowly round to her door . |
| 21 | The other woman stared at her for a long moment , then , with great dignity , collected up the papers lying on the desk in front of her and got to her feet . |
| 22 | He stared at her for a long moment , and then he turned , stuffed his hands into his trouser pockets , and stared out over the lake . |
| 23 | I can not be sure that he noticed all that , but he stared at it for a long time , getting down on his hands . |
| 24 | Says Mike , ‘ When the chimps first saw the platform , they stared at it for a long time , and then they realised it was just me up there , and carried on . ’ |
| 25 | She stared at it for a long time , shivering , icy fingers trailing along her spine . |
| 26 | Evelyn looked at her for a long moment . |
| 27 | He looked at her for a long moment , puffing on his seisha , then spoke for the first time . |
| 28 | He looked at her for a long , silent moment , and Merrill dragged her gaze away with difficulty , maddened by her erratic heartbeat . |
| 29 | Mr Braybrooke looked at her for a long moment . |
| 30 | He looked at her for a long moment , and then he walked slowly towards her . |