Example sentences of "and while [pers pn] [verb] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | And while they played in the barn and while their mother sang the girl found something behind the haystack . |
| 2 | After a short discussion on the merits of the duck , he decided to join her ; and while they waited for the first course to arrive , he regaled her with a colourful account of that afternoon 's meeting in the history department to sort out the timetable . |
| 3 | Clear confusion reigned in their instinctive minds , and while they dithered on the banks , the water rose behind them , cutting off retreat . |
| 4 | However , as you have some discretion in these matters , Mr. Speaker , and while we wait for the Scottish electorate to remove the remainder of the Scottish Conservative party from this House , would it not be appropriate for you to give priority to Scottish Members at Scottish Question Time ? |
| 5 | I was just in the office typing and er and general office work and while he went on the district you see . |
| 6 | Parr kept his window open , and while he waited on the line , let the sounds from outside wash his consciousness . |
| 7 | Alexandra talked to her when she wanted it , read to her when she wished , and while she slept in the daytime , sat and did the household correspondence , knowing Aunt Emily liked her to be there when she woke . |