Example sentences of "laughing at [pers pn] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I was ashamed of him , especially as I could see Estella laughing at me over Miss Havisham 's shoulder . |
| 2 | They had people to do that for them half the time , there was no need for it , but it was as if I had to earn my keep , I had to repay what they 'd done for me , with the people that worked there laughing at me behind my back , wondering where I 'd come from , thinking maybe I was no better than them . |
| 3 | He sent her a glare that was full of suspicion , then demanded abruptly , ‘ You would n't be laughing at me by any chance ? |
| 4 | Because I did n't want , because I did n't want people laughing at me like everyone 's here laughing at you . |
| 5 | ‘ Does the moon shine in the night sky ? ’ she mocked shakily , laughing at him through her tears . |
| 6 | Everyone in Rosington seemed to be laughing at him behind his back . |
| 7 | The ladies mocked him , laughing at him behind their hands . ’ |
| 8 | He was simply laughing at her in that condescending way he had . |
| 9 | He has variously claimed that from farts he can tell not only what people have eaten or drunk , but also the sort of person they are , what they ought to eat , whether they are emotionally unstable or upset , whether they are keeping secrets , laughing at you behind your back or trying to ingratiate themselves with you , and even what they are thinking about at the precise moment they issue the fart ( this largely from the sound ) . |