Example sentences of "[prep] a [adj] moment and " in BNC.
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| 1 | He came into the kitchen after a few moments and she turned away , wandering to the far side to get away from him , battling with the sudden incredible desire to break down and sob like a little girl who had done the wrong thing yet again . |
| 2 | They stayed like that for a long moment and then he said , ‘ Light the candle . ’ |
| 3 | The maid stared into his eyes for a long moment and then suddenly turned away . |
| 4 | Wait for a suitable moment and say : " That is a very interesting point you have raised , Mr R. , which we might wish to take up at a later meeting , but I really do n't think it helps our problem at the moment . " |
| 5 | If you give yourself a shake , change your seating position slightly , open the clear vision panel for some fresh air , change hands on the stick for a few moments and have a sweet or drink , you can snap out of it and start to work normally again . |
| 6 | He turned away for a few moments and I could see that he was upset by the news . |
| 7 | Howard thought for a few moments and then said , ‘ I think I know what time the next plane leaves for London . ’ |
| 8 | Nigel considered this for a few moments and then he said , ‘ Tell you what . |
| 9 | The calling continued for a few moments and then , with a cry of ‘ bitch ’ , to her horror , Nicky Scott Wilson began to make the most blood-curdling noise as he bayed her name to the night sky , like a wolf . |
| 10 | They rolled around on the ground together for a few moments and then the boy 's mother came out and gave him Sergeant 's leash . |
| 11 | When a dog does start to show signs of becoming difficult about a visit to the surgery , you may want to arrange with your vet simply to walk up to the waiting room , pause here for a few moments and then return home . |
| 12 | He went out for a few moments and stood on the steps between the Greek pillars , looking in the direction of the Residency for any sign of movement . |
| 13 | Patrick hovered around the door for a few moments and then finally decided to brazen it out . |
| 14 | The Threarah waited politely for a few moments and then he said , " Well , now , and what ought we to do about it , I wonder ? |
| 15 | He licked the wound for a few moments and then turned to Hazel . |
| 16 | He chewed away for a few moments and then nodded with pleasure . |
| 17 | He stood looking at her in silence for a few moments and then gave a funny little smile , ruffled her hair and said : |
| 18 | Edward appeared to think hard for a few moments and then got up and left the room abruptly . |
| 19 | The Soul Eater crouched for a few moments and Nuadu saw that a thin silvery fluid was beginning to course along its hollow talons . |
| 20 | Mrs Rumney looked at me in silence for a few moments and I saw in her face the dawning of relief and hope . |
| 21 | Azmaveth considered something for a few moments and then nodded to herself , as if she 'd made a decision . |
| 22 | He did not say anything for a few moments and then he shrugged and gave a sharp laugh . |
| 23 | Tony sat quite still for a few moments and then parked his car on the wasteland at the side of the theatre . |
| 24 | At the war 's end , charity assembled to comfort her for a brief moment and whilst wishing her long life , nevertheless dispersed and never reassembled . |
| 25 | Because that was a politician 's I 'll play that trailer for the Sunday breakfast show again in a few moments and get you terribly excited . |
| 26 | Gesner would be on in a few moments and then the thing would lift off . |
| 27 | hello there … yes we 've come to Prestbury Park as Cheltenham readies itself for Gold Cup Week … we 'll be looking ahead to the festival in a few moments and also giving you the chance to win two tickets for the big day … first the weekend action and the big race in football … the chase for promotion |
| 28 | As always in such an undertaking , the art of organization lay in the avoidance of offending those who were not asked at a particular moment and in the ability to remember enmities and jealousies which could cause friction and poison the atmosphere if the wrong people found themselves together . |