Example sentences of "his [noun] [verb] at the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One evening Rosslyn 's horse came up from the paddock as usual for his dinner , but instead of practically knocking her over like he normally did in his enthusiasm to get at the food , he stopped quietly at her side and put his head in her hands , saying non-verbally : ‘ I hurt ! ’ |
| 2 | He was well pleased with the fruits that his Technique bore at the school . |
| 3 | Paul felt his heart sink at the sight of them . |
| 4 | His coming displayed no jot of his inner feelings , though his heart sank at the array of knee breeches and crinolines , and at last it occurred to him that the lunatics he had met upstairs were in Dickensian dress . |
| 5 | Then , as if the cotton of her nightdress was a hindrance to him , she felt his fingers busy at the ribbon ties at the shoulders . |
| 6 | His fingers clawed at the air , his eyes bulged , spittle sprayed from his lips . |
| 7 | He held her close , one hand at her waist , the other supporting her back , his fingers stroking at the base of her neck , sending delightful shivers , signals of desire , up and down her spine . |
| 8 | He made no reply , but his fingers picked at the lace of her nightgown and his hands found their way stealthily in over her breasts . |
| 9 | He was sweating slightly , overheated from the bath , his shirt open at the neck . |
| 10 | He was strolling down the steep narrow street towards the sea , his hands deep in his pockets and his shirt open at the throat , very pale and Londonish , looking about him with the fond , proprietorial air of an Englishman returning to a favourite spot abroad . |
| 11 | The deposed king had announced his decision to return at the end of May , when he committed himself to promoting democracy and announced that he was planning to sponsor an interim multiparty government of national consensus which would include members of the military . |
| 12 | The Scottish Sports Council announced today that its Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Mr Ken Hutchison has intimated his decision to retire at the end of November . |
| 13 | He and Kendall will meet for further discussions but if they are not fruitful , the player will become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of the month , although any transfer will command a fee . |
| 14 | Le Rue the man does n't let his talents stop at the violin and vocal duties with the band as his guitar-playing proved . |
| 15 | ‘ You can not be so innocent , ’ he said tightly , but even so his teeth nibbled at the lobe of her ear as his breath quickened . |
| 16 | As I sat listening to Dr Bowie and his statistician talking at the press conference called to launch their report , carefully explaining the origin of the figures , I realized the significance of this news . |
| 17 | His mouth twitched at the corner . |
| 18 | His mouth twitched at the corner . |
| 19 | His mouth watered at the prospect . |
| 20 | He opened his mouth to shout at the Thing , and the walls exploded . |
| 21 | RANGERS manager Walter Smith refuses to take winning this season 's Premier League title for granted — despite his side cruising at the top . |
| 22 | Ward was leaning forward again , his weight dragging at the arm he was still holding . |
| 23 | Claudia cried out , and his eyes widened at the shock mirrored on her face . |
| 24 | He said this last part carefully , his eyes staring at the road ahead . |
| 25 | His eyes sparkle at the prospect of retiring three years hence having established Ruby in particular as possibly a bigger money spinner even than Staley 's high fructose corn syrup . |
| 26 | His eyes darkened at the memory . |
| 27 | His eyes pricked at the thought . |
| 28 | He was n't too upset when at first his mind rebelled at the change of pace — a cluck or two was sufficient to make his straying hand release an unanswered letter , a firmer reprimand put aside his list of tasks for the next day . |
| 29 | His lips quirked at the description , but he made no comment on her careful choice of words . |
| 30 | Contract Director , Bill Freeman , who recently announced his intention to retire at the end of the year , started his carpet career with Stoddard in 1956 . |