Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] [vb past] at the door " in BNC.
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| 1 | Inside were a couple of benches , and several villagers were sitting patiently waiting for him , while an old man sat at the door smoking a smelly little pipe . |
| 2 | As his English guest turned at the door of his study to bow to the Romanian head of state before leaving his presence , he saw that Ceauşescu was holding out his fingers in the shape of a gun pointing at the head of his own interpreter ! |
| 3 | Then a sixth man appeared at the door , a small strangled cry came from Miranda . |
| 4 | Suppose this chap was Alexandra 's special friend , her Significant Other , as they called it in the States , would n't he get a bit peeved if some strange man appeared at the door asking for her ? |
| 5 | At once Nocenzi 's private secretary appeared at the door . |
| 6 | A big grin appeared at the door , followed by the rest of Nigel , his trousers sodden to the waistband . |
| 7 | A pale face appeared at the door . |
| 8 | Myles edged in , hands twisting the brim of his hat , while the young priest stood at the door looking curiously on . |