Example sentences of "set off across the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | And so I set off across the field . |
2 | ‘ By making your legs do the work instead of your poor over-used mouth , ’ he returned drily , then set off across the field before she could reply . |
3 | The two groups set off across the desert westwards towards Ghadames . |
4 | Many do so , and with their aeronautical skills improving visibly with every wingbeat , they set off across the sea , climbing steadily . |
5 | They set off across the square and as they were passing Florian 's , Julia said : |
6 | ‘ All right , Belinda , I 'll drive you , ’ said David and they all set off across the grass to the dodgem stand . |
7 | But woe betide any minister who does not possess a country seat and sets off across the Channel to ‘ abroad ’ . |
8 | One person sets off across the pool facing away from the children and says ‘ What 's the time Mr Shark ’ ? |
9 | He outlined his idea for a movie plot , which was basically the story of two Californian friends who decide to make a once-and-for-all fortune by selling a consignment of cocaine , and then setting off across the country for a marijuana-cum-motorbikes adventure . |
10 | But the pressure in his bladder was growing , and he set off across the square in search of a public toilet . |
11 | She pulled herself together and set off across the square . |
12 | He set off across the marble lake at a canter , with Helen panting behind . |
13 | His looks said it all , and Jenna suppressed a smile and set off across the road to join him . |
14 | Peter , half hearing , said , ‘ Oh , I 'm desperate all right , ’ and gave a little barking laugh , and set off across the bus station to the car park , grasping Laura 's luggage . |
15 | As the engine noise grew louder , Ashley set off across the grass . |
16 | He smiled coolly , gave a nod in the general direction of the other two men , and set off across the ballroom with Caroline in tow . |
17 | I dumped the carrier with my groceries down beside the road , and set off across the moor . |
18 | A crowd , which the Derry Journal estimated at 15,000 set off across the bridge , to be brought to a halt by the stewards thirty yards from the police barriers at Carlisle Square . |
19 | ‘ On second thoughts , ’ she said , ‘ I 'll introduce myself , ’ and set off across the room . |