Example sentences of "i reached the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But when I reached the great stone columns of the main gate , I stood still in horror . |
| 2 | After admiring the wagtail for a while , I went on until at last I reached the Round Tower . |
| 3 | Ann , made of sterner stuff than I , refused all invitations to have the first cast and eventually , crouching below the skyline , I reached the appointed place . |
| 4 | It was the largest I had ever seen , split up into walled units , ten of them Ward had said , and when I reached the western limit of it I was face to face with the heaving bulk of the ocean . |
| 5 | Somehow , I reached the other pavement safely . |
| 6 | ‘ Three of them , Gyonval , Gwyllos and Curundoloc were still with me when I reached the forbidden world and found the shrine in ruins . ’ |
| 7 | ‘ By the time I reached the first green my clubs were soaked . |
| 8 | Fenella must have heard me , as she appeared at her door as I reached the first landing . |
| 9 | But only when I reached the washed sky of the Thames did I dare to pull over and negotiate my fear . |
| 10 | ‘ Although if I knew them and I wanted a nice picture — smiling , arms around each other — I would call out to them , but not before I reached the third frame . ’ |
| 11 | I reached the desolate head of the valley ( few flowers here ) and decided to attempt a crossing to the other side of the beck so that I could return by the path descending from Black Sail Pass . |
| 12 | By the time I reached the furthest peak I was feeling distinctly sick . |
| 13 | I left Werewolf with a withering look and headed for the edge of the road , cutting back deeper into the trees so I could n't be seen from the farmhouse when I reached the fenced-off field . |
| 14 | Picking my way over the cobbles , slimy and damp with centuries of hiding from the sun , I reached the musty room where I collected my raincoat from the attendant . |
| 15 | ‘ That 's why I reached the same conclusion . |
| 16 | I reached the last tree and leaned feebly against it , wondering what to do next . |