Example sentences of "hand [verb] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( Notice how , in both these waist exercises , the weight is also supported by the non-working arm with the hand placed at the top of the thigh . ) |
| 2 | The rig is inclined back , using the front hand placed on the mast . |
| 3 | The rig has been released in exactly the same manner as in the flare gybe ( see Figs 29 to 33 ) , but here the importance of an efficient rig change is paramount so remember the vital role of the hand placed on the mast . |
| 4 | One hand placed on the great , jewel embossed cover and the other held high , he proclaimed in solemn tones that God be his witness , what he said was the truth . |
| 5 | Her hands are clasped in the traditional manner , at centre chest with right hand over left , the index finger of the left hand placed between the index finger and thumb of the right , and clasping a bunch of small summer flowers . |
| 6 | Cardiac the patient blindfolded with a towel , his right hand placed in the mouth to stifle his own whimpers , the needle eased in to the dramatic furrow of the fifth rib space . |
| 7 | She washed her carefully , passing over the thin , dry limbs with smooth , light strokes , her hand filled with moss she had soaked in balm ; combing out the sparse hair with quills and twisting it back up again into a knot . |
| 8 | David must have anticipated this , for as soon as he left his car he made his way across to them , Belinda in tow with her hand tucked into his arm . |
| 9 | Surreptitiously , her hand hidden within the furry confines of her muff , Anne made the sign of the cross . |
| 10 | Isabel Lavender , hands resting on black handbag , black handbag on black gloves , looked over Alida 's head and out of the sitting room window , an expression of disdain on her face . |
| 11 | He stood leaning against the bulkhead , hands resting on the cabin top . |
| 12 | The male figure of the pair has his arms across his chest , level with the bottom of the rib-cage , whereas the wife has her hands resting on the chest and clasped in an attitude of prayer . |
| 13 | I turned to look at the young man beside me , his long fingered hands resting on the steering wheel . |
| 14 | It was so like the way Han Ch'in had used to sit , his strong legs spread arrogantly , his broad hands resting on his knees . |
| 15 | He sat with his legs apart , his hands resting on his knees , and his freckled , rather florid face expressed mild concern . |
| 16 | ‘ All it takes is a phone call , Hilary , ’ Leo said quietly as he slipped in beside her , his hands resting on the wheel , his face turned towards her . |
| 17 | As I stood with my hands resting on the stone of the bridge , the door of the hotel was again thrown open . |
| 18 | Gabriel stood , feet apart , shoulders back , his outstretched hands resting on the hilt of the big tin sword . |
| 19 | Gabriel , standing motionless , his feet apart , shoulders back and hands resting on the sword-hilt , caught sight of the man out of the corner of his eye . |
| 20 | Wycliffe was half expecting to be asked : ‘ What exactly is the trouble ? ’ but Tate did not speak ; he waited , apparently relaxed , his thin , pale hands resting on the desk in front of him . |
| 21 | Millie was standing at the table with her hands resting on the back of a chair , looking down at the tablecloth . |
| 22 | The ex-soldier had n't moved , his big hands resting on his knees , his feet still propped on the canvas bag . |
| 23 | Behind the woman , kneeling stern and impassive , was a knight in full armour , gauntleted hands resting on the hilt of his great two-handled sword . |
| 24 | Barnett kept the backs of his hands resting against the bar as he opened the wallet . |
| 25 | He sat very still , his large hands resting in his lap , one atop the other . |
| 26 | His features had dried into a venomous grimace , the spade-like hands resting in his lap . |
| 27 | President Theodore Roosevelt holds the record for the number of hands shaken at an official function ? |
| 28 | As the figure closed his fingers around her lapels she clenched her fists together and forced her arms up between his arms until her hands met in front of her face , forcing him to loosen his grip . |
| 29 | I made tea , my ungloved hand sticking to the Trangia when I tried to move it from its snowdrift . |
| 30 | If a foster mum ca n't be found Sami will have to be hand reared at the stables in Deddington , but the owners he 's much likelier to have a healthy life if he 's reared the natural way . |