Example sentences of "as [pers pn] felt the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I seized that bloody pole , swinging the barge round even as I felt the water beneath me slop and gurgle as if maliciously laughing at me , waiting to embrace us in its frozen grasp . |
| 2 | ‘ I left at the right time as I felt the band had run out of ideas and it was becoming motivated by the wrong things . |
| 3 | The blood was racing round her veins as she felt the evidence of his fierce excitement hard against her . |
| 4 | Mrs Stych was thankful for the chair under her , as she felt the colour drain from her face . |
| 5 | Obediently she slid her arms inside the coat , suppressing a yawn , recoiling instantly as she felt the firm touch of his hands brush her shoulders . |
| 6 | ‘ I 'm not s-staying here , in this … this c-car … ’ she stuttered , trembling as she felt the warmth of his hard , firm body through his thin silk shirt . |
| 7 | Barely able to control her shivering delight and excitement as his lips and tongue rhythmically stroked her swollen nipples , while his hands sensuously caressed her body , she shuddered violently as she felt the warmth of his skin against her own soft flesh , the gentle pressure of his fingers as he stroked her thighs . |
| 8 | There was a moment , as she felt the release from the flimsy protection of her undergarments , when it seemed as if something yet might stop him in the tidal wave of passion , but his intention overwhelmed any such hesitation , and with a moan of desire she put herself entirely into his hands . |
| 9 | She paused in the doorway , holding on to the wall as she felt the weakness spreading . |
| 10 | As she felt the urgency of his body next to hers she blanked off the uncertainty and the fear . |
| 11 | Instinctively she took a step away from him , her senses reeling as she felt the blood drain away from her face , and heard the buzzing in her ears which forewarned her that she was near to fainting . |
| 12 | Then he kissed her , felt her breath release as she felt the force of his passion as he put his arms around her waist , as he pulled her towards him . |
| 13 | She coughed as she felt the heat searing the air in her lungs . |
| 14 | All at once the pose for Faye seemed like a prison as she felt the heat and colour creep up her neck and face , and she jumped self-consciously as Faye said , ‘ Damn ! |
| 15 | As she felt the statuette being pulled from her grip , Susan saw her naked , burly , hairy , scarred arm . |
| 16 | ‘ I think it is , ’ she said suddenly , and her heart beat fast as she felt the hatred burn in her eyes , directly at him , her mouth a tight line , her body rigid with anger . |
| 17 | As she felt the lick of his tongue on her breast , the sharpness of his teeth on their taut points , the wildfire engulfed her entire body . |
| 18 | Several teachers suggested the re-introduction of group membership as they felt the change over had caused many not to renew and teachers did not seem able to keep track of those who did . |
| 19 | ‘ And , ’ said Henry as lightly as he felt the conversation warranted . |
| 20 | His fingertips moved as he felt the edge of each gold piece , and then he bowed . |
| 21 | Pte Clegg earlier told the trial he felt justified in firing four rounds into the front windscreen of the stolen Astra , as he felt the life of one of his co-accused , Pte Barry Aindow , was in danger . |
| 22 | But Elsworth , who was defending himself , was reluctant to give evidence as he felt the case had ‘ already been decided ’ . |
| 23 | Charlie began to kiss her again , this time more gently as he felt the corner of a beer crate jab into his buttocks . |
| 24 | Boy-proof , Spruce thought , as he felt the solidity of the place about him ; the product of very different values from the ones currently holding sway in education . |
| 25 | Then , as he felt the wire disappear into the flesh , he held it there . |
| 26 | Angus Cameron stood up on the oak stump which Donald used as a chopping-block , held out his hand to each part of the crowd as though drawing them into the circuit of the ceremony , and said , at first quietly , then gaining volume as he felt the truth of his words : ‘ Alexander McLaggan , Mary Stewart — you love each other , and must wed each other , and that is right and good . |
| 27 | JAVED MIANDAD 'S valiant efforts to become cricket 's Mr Nice Guy ended as he felt the scorn and fury of a capacity crowd at the Oval yesterday . |
| 28 | He was incensed , stunned , at her action , and stood rigid with anger as he felt the slime roll down his cheek . |
| 29 | Even as he felt the danger of his need sweep over him , he perceived another danger beneath it : he let the pleasure of her carry him off , but within his pleasure 's flow a small bitter seed remained , as it were stuck between his teeth , offering him warning . |
| 30 | The driver stiffened as he felt the gun muzzle jab him in the small of his back through the upholstery of the seat . |