Example sentences of "[pers pn] and [vb past] up the " in BNC.

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1 It was not difficult to find their way , for the faint glow of the many camp-fires guided them and showed up the loom of the burgh 's buildings .
2 They brought in the horses , hobbled them and built up the fire .
3 She wrinkled her nose at him and topped up the reservoir .
4 It shook slightly as he scribbled an address , then pushed the serviette across the table , his body slowly relaxing as Ward let go of him and picked up the serviette .
5 The band saw him and picked up the rhythm .
6 I thanked him and tore up the prescription at the door .
7 Then Julius got into the car beside her and started up the engine , and it was too late to get out .
8 He slid in beside her and started up the engine .
9 Henry turned to her and held up the jack .
10 He passed her and picked up the sheet of paper .
11 Breeze thanked her and picked up the fork .
12 They jumped it and went up the opposite slope .
13 Adam quickly crossed to the desk , leant behind it and pulled up the register .
14 Plummer crossed to it and picked up the receiver .
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