Example sentences of "and [prep] a [adj] time they " in BNC.
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| 1 | Finally her arms went gently round his waist , and for a long time they sat there , while he listened to the sounds of the party , and felt — against his side , and within the perimeter his arm made around her — the gentle ebb and flow of her breath , Please , please , do n't come now , Mrs Hunter . |
| 2 | Afterwards she clung to him , the tears wet on her cheeks , and for a long time they lay together in silence as the light of the October evening faded around them . |
| 3 | Luce buried her face against Michele 's neck and for a long time they sat without moving or speaking . |
| 4 | She hurried outside and hastily picked a bunch of them , and within a short time they were making a pleasing addition to the table . |
| 5 | They were each offered a can of cold beer from a coolbox , and within a short time they were lining up at the barbecue , a plate in hand . |