Example sentences of "[pron] feel the first [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was then that I felt the first cobweb — one sticky tendril , unbelievably strong , across my right eye and the bridge of my nose . |
| 2 | Actually it was only a matter of perhaps fifty seconds before the first convulsive rattle of protest shook his ribs , and then she felt the first thread of breath drawn out long and fine under her coaxing fingers as she sat back from him . |
| 3 | Yes , already the numbness of shock was fading , and she felt the first spasm of the enormous pain that awaited her , and she was frightened . |
| 4 | And it was then , in that moment , that she felt the first twitch of anxiety . |
| 5 | Depending on how they feel the first time , they may carry on if they enjoy it or if it seems to block out other worries and problems . |
| 6 | Nor do I expect an angler to recognise every bite he feels the first time he tries touch legering . |
| 7 | The stimulus of the Commander 's benzedrine tablets was wearing off as he swam out to sea after three hours ' creeping and sliding around the beach , and now , his senses dulled by a chilling exhaustion , he felt the first pangs of doubt : would Roger Courtney see the flickering torch among the waves before an enemy patrol boat caught sight of it ? |
| 8 | He felt the first dabs of rain , and held out his palm to inspect the circles of water as though they might be gold or a map of the city . |
| 9 | As Grant hurried down the narrow concrete stairs , he felt the first warning stab of pain in his torn thigh muscle . |
| 10 | The needle slipped into his blue-veined arm and he closed his eyes while he felt the first rush . |
| 11 | His heart was thudding hard against his ribs and he felt the first droplet of perspiration pop onto his forehead . |
| 12 | In the dirty little office , he felt the first stirrings of excitement . |
| 13 | He felt the first bullet tear into his chest and was thrown against the wall . |