Example sentences of "[pers pn] and take [adv prt] [art] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | For instance , I recall one evening he came to me and took out a matchbox and he gave it a couple of shakes ; I thought there were matches inside , hut he opened the box and inside were some very evil-looking pills , about the size of , or a little larger , than a Beecham 's pill . |
| 2 | Penry propped up the pillows behind her , then opened the bag he 'd brought with him and took out a small torch . |
| 3 | When this bizarre situation had resolved itself , as it must , she would put her Venetian adventure behind her and take up the threads of her life once more . |
| 4 | His mind a careful blank , he reached to the shelf over it and took down a small plastic bag . |
| 5 | His eyes shone as he opened it and took out a gold watch covered in jewels . |
| 6 | Edward turned to the jewel box beside him , opened it and took out a small gold ring with a precious ruby winking in the centre . |
| 7 | He and took up a career as a TV commentator with Murray Walker and was recently reported to have cash problems . |