Example sentences of "he turned [adv prt] to the [noun] " in BNC.

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1 We will have words for you in a minute , ’ and he turned round to the crowd .
2 And he turned back to the Toyota , reaching in to the rear seat and coming out with the blasting plunger .
3 Lord John sighed inwardly as he turned back to the window .
4 He turned back to the window , hiding a smile .
5 He turned back to the patient .
6 He turned back to the gardener .
7 He turned back to the microwave .
8 He turned back to the Yard telling himself that if Berowne wanted to confide he would do it in his own good time .
9 He turned back to the diary .
10 But his mouth suddenly tightened and he turned back to the sterilizer in dignified silence .
11 He turned back to the door with a movement that stated the conversation was over .
12 He turned back to the Monument .
13 He turned back to the tray to fill two cups .
14 Transfixed by the sudden intensity of his gaze before he turned back to the Empress , she was totally unprepared for what happened next .
15 He turned back to the Bishop .
16 He turned back to the frying-pan , and she wondered how anyone could make her hackles rise with so few words .
17 He turned back to the table .
18 He turned back to the Trade Attaché .
19 He realized his mistake too late and when he turned back to the entrance Sabrina was already there , blocking his escape .
20 He turned back to the Doctor , and looked disdainfully at his attire .
21 As a deep rumbling and a few wisps of smoke were produced by the yacht , he turned back to the Doctor .
22 He turned back to the pillar of light , into which Rodomonte was now staring gormlessly .
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