Example sentences of "i [vb past] as [pron] [verb] the " in BNC.

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1 I asked as I held the deli door open for him .
2 I asked as I stroked the baby 's fuzzy head .
3 I asked as I started the engine .
4 ‘ Oh ’ and ‘ ouch ’ I howled as I hit the alleyway .
5 However , the warmth of the reception and the encouragement and I received as we travelled the length and breadth of this country , across to the ‘ Emerald Isle ’ and into Belgium was truly appreciated .
6 He was saddling a fat brown cob and I stared as he led the little animal out , climbed stiffly on to a box and mounted .
7 I thought as I closed the door behind me .
8 I cringed as I opened the fridge door , I hated opening the fridge door .
9 " I promise you he 'll feel no pain , " I said as I filled the syringe .
10 ‘ Which explains your interest in the Third Reich , ’ I said as I poured the tea .
11 I shrugged as I opened the flat door .
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