Example sentences of "one [noun sg] rest on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | As he spoke , he let one hand rest on the hilt of his sword as though to emphasize subtly the ever-present might of French arms . |
| 2 | Fräulein Silber was standing by the high jump , one hand resting on the bar . |
| 3 | A couple went by on bicycles , less hindered than usual because the roads were n't busy , the woman riding with one hand resting on the man 's shoulder . |
| 4 | Maurice was now standing outside the door with his back to the room ; one hand rested on the verandah rail and without turning round he said : ‘ Is he dead ? ’ |
| 5 | Creed sat on a chair by the window , gloved hands in his lap , one wrist resting on the other . |
| 6 | Wycliffe was standing with one arm resting on the counter , gazing at the freckled man whose sparse red hair was combed in streaks across his skull . |
| 7 | One arm rests on the farthingale of the skirt , the hand very delicately holding a large white scarf ; the other hand rests on a chair back . |