Example sentences of "hand [verb] [pron] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The reporter squirmed in his seat , and then seizing Stella 's hand placed it on his lap and held it there , gripping her by the wrist . |
| 2 | Some top runners swear by it and arrange to have an expert on hand to treat them within minutes of hitting the tape . |
| 3 | She halted as Rune 's hand sought hers across the table , covering it with overt compassion . |
| 4 | So I kept my mouth shut even as her hands lathered me in the colour of dirt . |
| 5 | I would n't let is pass without thanking you which is the reason for this note because at the moment I have n't got that much spare time on my hands to thank you in person . |
| 6 | The president raised his hand to silence them before going on . |
| 7 | ‘ Follow me and no harm will come to thy sheep ’ , the Emperor replied , and taking him by the hand led him into a cave in the side of the mountain . |
| 8 | One large , official hand grasped her by the elbow . |
| 9 | She did not move , and when Troy stretched out his hand to pull her towards him , she fell back with a quick , low scream . |
| 10 | ‘ Have n't you ? ’ he mocked ruthlessly , snaking out a hand to catch her against him , the hard contact of his body triggering frantic shivers of reaction . |
| 11 | ‘ It 's been very nice to meet you , Mr Burns — Adam , ’ she said , about to hold out her hand to shake his in farewell , but changing her mind midway . |
| 12 | The accuser of the brethren is always on hand to accuse them of being a failure or out , of the will of God . |
| 13 | One will see you off at your departure airport , whilst another will be on hand to meet you on your arrival abroad . |
| 14 | His hand cradled hers on the coverlet and he studied each wasted finger , rather than have his face read . |
| 15 | His hands jerked her to him again as a group of jugglers pushed past , their clubs digging into her back so that she was forced to catch Lucenzo 's shoulders and lean hard against him , totally at his mercy . |
| 16 | A hand launching itself into the air |
| 17 | But Chancellor Kohl has hand picked him to be president despite bitter opposition including some in his own party . |
| 18 | Such enthusiasm , John Campbell thought wryly , taking his sister 's hand to lead her towards Abbot Kenneth standing waiting at the head of the hall . |
| 19 | Opening the car door , the boy took my hand to lead me towards one side of a three-sided , bungalow-styled villa . |
| 20 | He greeted his brother nose to nose , welcomed the Omanis and took my hand to lead me up the steps of the family bungalow . |
| 21 | She held out her hand to lead him through the courtyard , stopping at the fountain which was lit by soft moonlight . |
| 22 | At the house door she left the candle burning upon a shelf within , and took him by the hand to lead him across the stones of the court to the wicket gate ; but he halted her suddenly , drawing her back within the shelter of the doorway . |
| 23 | This magic creature enthralled me and I cajoled until kind hands lifted me into the saddle . |
| 24 | Strong hands lifted her from the rocking horse , and sat her on the table . |
| 25 | She did n't have time to more than glance at it before two pairs of strong hands lifted her from the stools , and placed her unceremoniously on a table top . |
| 26 | He seemed kind , too , putting out a hand to set her on her feet again . |
| 27 | Frankie felt his face redden and his hands clench themselves into fists . |
| 28 | A hand clasped me on the shoulder . |
| 29 | Builder Paul Sharp , 27 , and joiner David Sweeney were left choking and with tears streaming down their faces when a kitchen hand bombarded them with burning chilli and curry powder . |
| 30 | If you feel further clarification is required BEFORE setting investigations in hand obtain it at this stage — otherwise unnecessary investigative duplication may arise . |