Example sentences of "his [noun sg] [adv] [subord] [noun] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Coal was brought to the door by horse and cart from Hayman 's Yard in Essex Road , and later by Bert Cook who continued to use his horse long after others had changed .
2 Bernice followed his gaze upwards as Cheryl began to speak .
3 Although Robert used his body more than words to communicate , he failed to recognize June 's bodily communications when her words failed to penetrate him .
4 And he 'll keep his place tonight as Newcastle bid to establish their best start since the war with a Coca Cola Cup win at Mansfield .
5 ‘ The gentleman who 'd been in with her would naturally have gone back to his room well before people started stirring . ’
6 Grierson was nodding his head furiously when Roy came back with his coat .
7 He got out of his chair slowly when Nicandra came in .
8 Cluett moved about his line long before McAllister made contact with the ball , though the referee seemed to be the only person not to notice the offence .
9 ‘ Have n't you washed your face yet , Sam ? ’ asked his mother just before Aunty arrived for tea .
10 Harry pulled a face at his brother now as Ellen put in quickly , ‘ The Hallidays too and their cousins , two young ladies who are staying with them . ’
11 His professional engineering career started on the truck side , and he sees his task mainly as miniaturisation to bring all the advantages of power and economy enjoyed by the heavy goods diesel driver down to the size where they can also be of benefit to the motorist .
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