Example sentences of "[subord] they stood at the " in BNC.
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1 | When they stood at the curb to cross the road her back ached for the support of his hand in its pit . |
2 | ‘ The front door ! ’ said Rose , mightily impressed , as they stood at the top of a flight of wide stone steps , flanked by funerary urns , which led down to the drive . |
3 | Just four weeks ago , as they stood at the dockyard gate he had said , ‘ Ta-ra well , girl . ’ |
4 | The wedding day was typical September weather , with clear blue skies and mild sunshine falling through the church window , to shine on Anne and John as they stood at the altar . |
5 | ‘ Where you 're concerned the Milettis got it wrong again , ’ the magistrate remarked to Zen as they stood at the door . |
6 | ‘ I 'm going back this afternoon , ’ Ellen said as they stood at the bar , watched by every eye in the place . |