Example sentences of "[noun] [pron] stopped for a " in BNC.

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1 A psychological astronomer , I calculated its apogee at approximately 2 to 3 o'clock , unless of course I stopped for a drink .
2 She took her notepad from the pocket of her apron as she went , and at the doorway she stopped for a moment as if to gather herself .
3 Before reaching the summit we stopped for a snack at Dock Tarn , sure one of the most underestimated spots in the Lakes .
4 After battling winds and rain across the lake we stopped for a nutritious lunch and continued to battle our way to our second night 's camp .
5 At the door he stopped for a moment and looked back , but then he turned and went out without another word .
6 Just outside Okehampton he stopped for a while .
7 Unless he was driving across France , Preston thought , and ringing every time he stopped for a break , to make sure she was still there .
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