Example sentences of "hand [to-vb] [pron] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He greeted his brother nose to nose , welcomed the Omanis and took my hand to lead me up the steps of the family bungalow . |
| 2 | She held out her hand to lead him through the courtyard , stopping at the fountain which was lit by soft moonlight . |
| 3 | At the house door she left the candle burning upon a shelf within , and took him by the hand to lead him across the stones of the court to the wicket gate ; but he halted her suddenly , drawing her back within the shelter of the doorway . |
| 4 | Surprisingly light and nimble , he jumped out and extended a hand to help her from the rocking boat . |
| 5 | He just stood there with hands on hips until Waters raised a hand to tap him on the shoulder . |
| 6 | Men , he said , used to approach the nest 60 yards down on a rope , and holding a piked stick in one hand to protect themselves from the parent birds ’ attacks , with the other hand seize the eggs or chicks , the latter was a valued object and the former they could sell for 5/ each . |
| 7 | She was still a way from him when he stretched out his left hand to grasp hers from a distance . |
| 8 | Our Club Couples Clubreps are highly trained and will be on hand to welcome you with a FREE bottle of wine to get your holiday off to a great start , and make sure you get the most out of your holiday . |
| 9 | ‘ I try to , ’ he conceded , then lifted a hand to rub it over the dark growth of beard on his jaw . |
| 10 | First stop was Stornoway where Ewen Munro , the Manager , was on hand to relieve me of an important part of my luggage , The Crofter of the Year Cup , which I was to present in Stornoway at a Dinner on the Friday once I had returned from my more distant island travels . |
| 11 | Beat well until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl , then transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead well by stretching the dough away from you , using the heel of one hand to push it from the centre outwards . |