Example sentences of "[prep] [pers pn] [conj] [noun] [vb past] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Thanks , ’ Oliver called after him as Cobalt headed for the kitchen . |
| 2 | The cover picture of a paperback edition of She and Allan published for popular consumption in 1960 implied that this was a ‘ romantic ’ novel , but the orthodox young , handsome ‘ hero ’ depicted there bears little relation to the ‘ insignificant and withered hunter ’ whose presence , helped by that of the warrior Umslopagaas , coolly acceptant of mystery , pulls this tale of Ayesha round into the robust atmosphere of Rider Haggard 's most typical African adventures . |
| 3 | The door closed behind her and Lindsey sat for several minutes , trying to bring her feelings and emotions firmly back under control , finally having to hurry to carry out her ward round . |
| 4 | Bough tried to put his troubles behind him as guests arrived for a lunch yesterday held behind drawn curtains . |
| 5 | Otley and I held on to him while Nigel searched for a large piece of wood to haul him out with , and in the meantime we had a close-up of the lush vegetation of the riverside : buttercups , forget-me-nots , dog roses and honeysuckle and the shy little water avens modestly hiding its peach-coloured face . |