Example sentences of "[pron] feet and [v-ing] [adv prt] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | She had drifted unhappily around the estate , dragging her feet and shrinking back from the noisy pack of children which romped around the gardens . |
2 | Do n't go too near the water ! ’ she called out before leaping to her feet and running over to where the twins were feeding some ducks at the edge of the Serpentine . |
3 | Furthermore , Piper , I wo n't be in this trench tonight , ’ continued Taff , rising to his feet and climbing out of the trench . |
4 | Once more on his feet and staring up at the bell rope , Jasper said , ‘ D' you know what I 'd like ? |
5 | Deeply relax all your muscles , beginning at your feet and progressing up to your face . |