Example sentences of "[vb past] for a [noun sg] and [noun] " in BNC.

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1 They argued for a moment and Dr Dunstaple fell back dissatisfied .
2 Stunned and disbelieving , he fought on and on to make Danny breathe , while Lyn , Danny 's mum , rang for a doctor and ambulance .
3 We went for a coffee and Odd-Knut explained his ideas for the trip .
4 ‘ Ice ? ’ he enquired , as he reached for a glass and Shiona seated herself in one of the armchairs .
5 He read out her time of departure , time of arrival and flight number , advising her to write it all down as if she was a half-wit , and she was glad he was n't there to see her face as she scrabbled for a pen and paper .
6 Just — ’ he hesitated for a moment and Herr Nordern leaned forward eagerly .
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