Example sentences of "and stood [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 As we went out through the kitchen door , I dropped my talcum powder and things and stood to one side , towards the window-sill , as if I was looking to see where they 'd gone .
2 He climbed lazily to his feet and stood to one side so that she could open the door , then followed her inside .
3 I let that one go as we 'd got to the bathroom and I opened the door and stood to one side to let them in .
4 Two young Romanians came and stood on either side of me at the mirror .
5 Stren Withel hesitated hallway to the door as several very large trolls ducked under the doorway and stood on either side of the fat man , blinking in the light .
6 She climbed on the desk above him , and stood with one leg either side of his stomach .
7 The girl pulled herself from the mattress and stood with one hand on her hip , in an aggressive pose .
8 She got up slowly from the table , washed up the mug , and stood for some time absolutely still , staring .
9 Gbedemah unselfishly withdrew and stood for another seat .
10 Riven forgot why he had come , and stood in grudging admiration for their speed and sureness .
11 And stood in deep water as on a throne
12 Hopelessly she walked outside and stood in bright sunlight wondering what to do ; a few thoughtful seconds later she knew .
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