Example sentences of "he [verb] as [subord] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But if you do n't want to hear it … ’ he made as if to go but Herr Nordern took him by the elbow . |
| 2 | He made as if to talk to them when they melted before his very eyes ; he could n't believe it and as the guard approached he told him what he had seen . |
| 3 | He made as if to say something , but I just beamed at him and he had to let it go . |
| 4 | He made as if to shut the drawer , saw the gun and hesitated . |
| 5 | He made as if to get ready to leave . |
| 6 | He could n't think of anything else to say , so he made as if to kiss her a third time . |
| 7 | He turned as if to move away . |
| 8 | He turned as if to go , then added over his shoulder : |
| 9 | He turned as if to leave , then paused . |
| 10 | He turned as if to walk away , but Alexei spoke at last . |
| 11 | He spoke as if to placate her . |
| 12 | He took a deep breath before he spoke as if to keep himself calm . |
| 13 | He paused as if to draw breathe , and bawled : " What 's the matter with your eye ? " |
| 14 | And anyway , ’ he shrugged as if to disclaim sentiment , ‘ the old bugger deserves it . |