Example sentences of "took out a handkerchief and " in BNC.

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1 She took out a handkerchief and mopped her eyes .
2 He waited for his face to steady , then took out a handkerchief and fiercely blew his nose .
3 He took out a handkerchief and mopped the slight perspiration from his face .
4 Victoria was silent throughout the service and as they stood by the side of the grave where George was laid to rest beside his parents , she noticed in amazement that most of the women cried and that even her Grandad Oaks , who often appeared fierce and of whom she was a little afraid , took out a handkerchief and surreptitiously wiped his eyes .
5 Tweed , still unruffled , nodded , placed the pencil on his desk , took out a handkerchief and began polishing his glasses .
6 He took out a handkerchief and wiped sweat from his face .
7 Harris set down his empty beer mug , took out a handkerchief and wiped foam from his mouth .
8 Hawthorn took out a handkerchief and mopped his face .
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