Example sentences of "[vb past] [adv] [noun prp] [vb past] a [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Diane 's shadow fell across it , and-as she moved forward Reynolds saw a dull gleam of stainless steel .
2 As the horse turned around Rincewind took a desperate leap and landed behind Hrun , who raised no objection .
3 The kiss seemed to last forever , but as they finally pulled apart Marianne shot a triumphant glance over Dane 's shoulder into the wings .
4 The sky was a remarkable shade of blue , not one cloud in sight , and as she looked up Maggie had a sudden feeling of deep peace , as if she was part of the land , knee-deep in it .
5 ‘ His men have rounded up the children from Ashbrook — ‘ t is one of my lord 's villages a mile or so from here , ’ he explained when Isabel made a small querying sound .
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