Example sentences of "[verb] [art] [noun pl] down on the " in BNC.

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1 The kettle boiled and I made the drinks and followed him through to set the mugs down on the low table near the fireplace .
2 She threw the scissors down on the table , glaring at him .
3 He picked it up and set the flowers down on the locker .
4 She slapped the cards down on the table with an expression of disgust .
5 The bouncer — bullies , as they were called in Dublin — stepped away from Lee , and eased the hammers down on the shotgun .
6 Carla had been carrying groceries to the car ; she 'd put the bags down on the sea wall to shake hands .
7 She put the books down on the vanity table and with trembling fingers opened her handbag to find her face powder .
8 Mrs Wright put the flowers down on the draining-board , took a key out of her pocket , and unlocked the door .
9 Chen exchanged a brief look with Wang Ti as she set the bowls down on the table , then nodded .
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