Example sentences of "[adv] and for a moment [pron] " in BNC.

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1 The Ford driver gave nothing away and for a moment it looked as if there would be a confrontation with a juggernaut coming from London .
2 Rose tried to throw her off and for a moment they became an indistinguishable tangle of clawing arms and jerking feet .
3 Then he looked up and for a moment he was so amazed that he forgot the misery .
4 I wake up and for a moment I think I 'm at home or at Caroline 's .
5 He smiled reassuringly and for a moment his expression softened .
6 It was not like Karr to use his privilege so crudely and for a moment he had been concerned by his friend 's behaviour .
7 ‘ Oh sir ! ’ said Mrs Crump faintly and for a moment she threatened to be the second act to Miss D'Arcy 's opener .
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