Example sentences of "[vb past] and [vb past] [pers pn] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 He rose and kissed her with spontaneous pleasure .
2 Cadfael stooped and took it in both hands , and lifted it , and it parted from its setting without trailing a blade of grass or a torn edge of moss .
3 They talked for ages , making their drinks last , and no one came and bothered them at all .
4 The ball bounced near Scott and he trapped it with his left foot , then swivelled and hooked it to one of the young boys with his right , smiling to himself .
5 Jason and Rachel Sheffield rush between us , helping with the boat , and there is Jean who has been our main support and encouraged and organized us through all the long months of preparation , fed us , nagged us and even done my washing !
6 Then Francis turned and greeted her in perfect English .
7 Elizabeth Woodville turned and drew him to one side .
8 Accepting her decision without question , Michele nodded and left it at that , then , taking her elbow , he began to lead her back the way they 'd come .
9 They were the sport of rich noblemen who hunted and ate them with terrific enthusiasm — until there were none .
10 So you went and pulled her to one side .
11 He blinked and regarded me with confused surprise .
12 ‘ I 'm sorry I ran and got us into this mess .
13 ‘ Do n't forget to bring me some poteen , ’ I said and left it at that .
14 Sister Cooney stood and watched it in mild amusement , before turning and walking thoughtfully inside .
15 He plucked and ate them with surprising sensuality , sucking out the juice and spitting the pips into his left hand .
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