Example sentences of "for a walk in the " in BNC.

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1 Delia had taken her for a walk in the park and Mrs Miniver — always an inquisitive ‘ person ’ by nature — had squeezed through railings alongside the river and promptly slid down the bank into the water .
2 Perhaps I 'll go for a walk in the forest and see if I can sort something out . ’
3 ‘ If you can , ’ Barry said , ‘ Go for a walk in the forest at night .
4 When the rain stops I set off for a walk in the cool , after-rain air .
5 Dressing up for a walk in the forest to find eggs
6 How often do you get out for a walk in the countryside or even in the local park ?
7 Apply shortly before going for a walk in the open air ( preferably the park or unpolluted country air ) .
8 Green did not go to church every Sunday — sometimes he walked around the house and idled , or went for a walk in the hills ; but he notes his attendance at church , in Ambleside , Grasmere or Keswick and the preacher he has heard .
9 She recalled an occasion when she was being taken for a walk in the park .
10 If you have an urge to go for a walk in the moonlight , do it !
11 He was let out for a walk in the grounds of the medium-security Runwell hospital , near Wickford , Essex .
12 After lunch one day we went for a walk in the nearby woods , my mother remaining at home with the two younger children and the rest of us accompanying my father and my aunt .
13 LAST FEBRUARY I WENT FOR A WALK in the snow on Wimbledon Common .
14 I 'd be in a club till 2 o'clock in the morning and then come home , sit down and be bored until the morning started and then I 'd be walking round , taking the dog for a walk in the park .
15 The truly empathetic New Man positions himself by the head of his partner 's bed , knows when to go for a walk in the park and , reverting to a traditional male role , protects the woman from unwanted intruders .
16 The day looked bright but cold ; I laced up the Docs and went for a walk in the hills behind Gallanach .
17 We 'll go for a walk in the hills and for lunch we will go and have some sandwiches in a trattoria . ’
18 I went for a walk in the woods .
19 I went for a walk in the afternoon .
20 Every night before going to bed , Sir Charles went for a walk in the gardens of Baskerville Hall .
21 If he 's not there , perhaps he went for a walk in the grounds ? ’
22 ‘ Listen , Roger , go for a walk in the grounds or try and pour more balm on Mandeville 's troubled spirit .
23 Eventually I protested so Father Prior took me for a walk in the meadows and said I was to prove my worth with one final task . ’
24 ‘ Can I … go for a walk in the garden while I think it over ? ’ she blurted , and brother and sister looked at each other .
25 ‘ I went for a walk in the woods and got lost .
26 ‘ I went for a walk in the woods .
27 ‘ Rather stupidly , I went for a walk in the woods and I got lost .
28 I was more concerned with persuading Agnes to go for a walk in the tree-lined garden , and foolishly dismissed the Ralembergs ' unease .
29 I was just taking the children for a walk in the park .
30 He claimed that after being taken for a walk in the evening the children had gone to their beds while the teachers remained in an annexe .
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