Example sentences of "[pers pn] paused outside " in BNC.

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1 Despite all her resolution , she paused outside the plate-glass doorway and looked around guiltily .
2 She paused outside the wire cage of a tennis court .
3 She paused outside the villa , and looked round at the dark hills against the starry sky .
4 He paused outside the side entrance of the cathedral .
5 He thought of that remark now , as he paused outside the house .
6 He paused outside the doors , taking stock of his men , careful not to give any sign of his thoughts .
7 He paused outside the door .
8 He paused outside Fenella 's open door .
9 When they reached St Mark 's Square , with its usual motley crowd of tourists and pigeons , corn-sellers and hawkers , he paused outside Florian 's and suggested , ‘ What about a long , cool drink ? ’
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