Example sentences of "[v-ing] she so that [pron] [vb past] " in BNC.

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1 His eyes had been a brand on her flesh , stripping away her clothes , caressing her so that she had felt her heartbeat quickening .
2 Even if it meant disturbing her , waking her so that she cried when put down again , she must be lifted up in Alice 's arms , held close to her and kissed goodbye .
3 She made no protest when Travis removed her boots and jumper , nor when he lay down beside her , turning her so that they lay spoon-fashion before zipping them up into the quilted cocoon .
4 She was n't aware of his putting the comb aside , only of strong hands turning her so that she lay across his knees .
5 The boy carried her out into the snow and pushed her into the ground , turning her so that she faced the tent and the cluster of trees that formed their crude and failing shelter .
6 as if the kiss he had forced from her had been forgotten , he released her and swivelled , abruptly leaving her so that she had to follow like a servant at his heels .
7 He took her arm , and held it firmly by its crooked elbow , propelling her so that she did not collide with the crowds of people , and she liked to have it held .
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