Example sentences of "[conj] a [det] moments [noun] [vb past] " in BNC.
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1 | After a few moments Troy got up and walked slowly from the tent . |
2 | After a few moments Sandison went on : ‘ Do you know them ? ’ |
3 | Sara began to explain , but after a few moments Jenny said impatiently , " Why do n't we walk down to Moorlake and then you can show me properly ? " |
4 | After a few moments Maidstone said : ‘ What 's your interest in her , anyway ? ’ |
5 | After a few moments Cowslip said , " Look , do you see those jackdaws hanging round the carrots ? |
6 | After a few moments Milton remarked . |