Example sentences of "and after a [noun sg] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 He stopped then and after a pause said deliberately , ‘ Even if I held that point of view . ’
2 She was amused at first and then became grave and after a pause said : ‘ Of course , he 's perfectly right . ’
3 She put down her fork , and after a moment said , ‘ Rob , how well did you know my cousin — Elise Masters ? ’
4 She turned and regarded him , and after a moment walked slowly and deliberately to the Ancient Throne of Niall of the Nine Hostages and seated herself on it .
5 The woman thought about this and after a moment looked up at Hari with venom in her eyes .
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