Example sentences of "settle [pn reflx] on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | As she opened her drawing-pad , Julius settled himself on the grass , his back propped up against one of the stones . |
| 2 | He settled himself on the sofa as he always did , looking fit and rested as he eyed her speculatively . |
| 3 | She settled herself on the carpet and the fine cotton was stacked beside her . |
| 4 | Rapidly clearing away some bric-à-brac — a fan , a mandolin , a rusty bird cage — from a velvet throne , she invited Ruth to sit down , and settled herself on the edge of a dress-basket . |
| 5 | Buzz settled herself on the upright chair by Elinor 's bed , firmly clasping her old-fashioned handbag on her lap . |
| 6 | Feeling as if I was still asleep and having a very curious dream , I settled myself on the other side of the hearth from the stranger and took a sip of cocoa . |
| 7 | As they settled themselves on the trunk Silas switched off the torch . |
| 8 | Eric settles himself on the oche . |
| 9 | On the day arrangements went smoothly and we were settling ourselves on the 1220 ex Llangollen when Colin appeared in person , having done his work in the small hours and put our visit ahead of his sleep ! |
| 10 | She was aware of him settling himself on the floor in the corner by the bench , then stiffened when he picked up one of her finished pieces . |
| 11 | Settling herself on the window seat , Vi shook her head . |
| 12 | Settling myself on the wooden bench I peered through the open slit . |