Example sentences of "as [pers pn] [verb] [pron] an [adj] " in BNC.

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1 As I gave her an exaggerated account of my clashes with different members of my family , she continued to discourage me , saying that the work in London was hard and that exile was no easy way of life .
2 The genuine note of admiration in his voice sent a tiny and thoroughly illogical frisson of pleasure running through her , and she felt the faint tide of colour swim into her face as she sent him an answering smile .
3 As it brought me an endless supply of free wallop I played along with this .
4 Gerry pointed out , however , that referees were not happy having Pushov and his interpreter stood on the goal line as it gave us an unfair advantage .
5 His finger was fast on the dial pad , his blue gaze unwavering as he lifted the phone to his ear , as he cast her an oblique glance .
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