Example sentences of "and [vb past] [pron] [prep] [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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1 | Gaveston opened a door in the far wall and led them down some steps , dimly lit by torches fixed in iron brackets . |
2 | A man with a great bunch of keys joined us and led us down some steps to a doorway marked ‘ Luftschutzraum ’ . |
3 | He pulled the sheets aside and led us down some steps . |
4 | I went to visit him at the Benedictine monastery at Nashdom and asked him for any insights which he could give me from his experience in Accra . |
5 | The woman was shocked when QC William Crawford put his hands on her waist and pecked her on both cheeks . |
6 | It achieved temperatures over a million degrees and sustained them for several milliseconds . |
7 | He suddenly thought of the hat she had lost , searched for it , and found it among some leaves on the ground . |
8 | Paraded in my immaculate " dhobied " drill I presented myself to my commanding officer who glared at me , and dismissed me with these words : " I am astonished that you have the gall , Mahaddie , to apply for a pilot 's course … if anyone is foolish enough to ever recommend you , you would only kill yourself , and probably others , Good day ! " |
9 | He could mend any broken toy , and make things too — I remember he made a great big rocking-horse for Hilary , and painted it in all sorts of marvellous colours . |
10 | She was silent and acquiescent , however , so he climbed in and drove her round several blocks , just for the joy of it , taking the sharp corners so fast that her tyres shrieked in protest . |
11 | He groped his way through the shadows at the foot of the stairs , located the large brass handle and turned it with both hands . |
12 | He read her expression — enquiring — and touched her on both shoulders . |
13 | And Jimmy had grabbed up a nearby typist 's chair from behind the screen and raised it with both hands like some huge club , ready to smash it across Duvall 's face . |
14 | Then there were Heather and Katie , inseparable friends , who bolstered each other by their mutual devotion ; never had they known a Moment 's shame of friendlessness , never had they had to look for a partner in dancing or in gym , never had they walked alone from classroom to classroom , and their confidence overflowed and imposed itself upon all beholders . |
15 | He put his arms on Myeloski 's shoulders , leant forward and kissed him on both cheeks . |
16 | ‘ Vitor 's happy to take you , ’ she declared serenely , and kissed her on both cheeks . |
17 | She said , ‘ Lulu , how lovely to see you ! ’ and kissed me on both cheeks . ’ |
18 | Some crafty young entrepreneurs steamed in and relieved her of several pairs of Pumas at a knockdown price . |
19 | Then suddenly a doctor walked in all dressed up in his green gown and a face mask and said , " Hello , this is it then , " and a nurse took my ankles and shoved them into some stirrups and covered me up in all this green cloth . |
20 | Richard sat on a bed and watched her for several dances before claiming her again . |
21 | Then he suddenly went up on his toes and both hands flashed out and clipped me on both cheeks . |
22 | As the FMLN opened up war fronts and established itself in several areas of the country , many medical students and health workers joined the liberation army and worked with the communities to set up their own alternative health system . |
23 | ‘ Tough shit , ’ Rory said , and tickled her with both hands this time , producing a yelp . |
24 | Another point relates to the fact that , in the first case , the jury acquitted the defendants of one charge and convicted them of Both charges arose out of the same facts . |
25 | With the sale of the manor off her mind , Jane set the wheels in motion to find somewhere small to live , and treated herself to many walks with the dogs — more carefree , perhaps , than she had ever been . |
26 | Cadfael stooped and took it in both hands , and lifted it , and it parted from its setting without trailing a blade of grass or a torn edge of moss . |
27 | He reached for the case and took it in both hands . |
28 | Thus , the primary musical materials represent only the starting point for an investigation into who actually played and sang what in these ballets . |
29 | A fortnight later Edward sealed the text and issued it to all sheriffs . |
30 | The route from Bordeaux to Bergerac had been straight and fast , and presented her with few problems . |