Example sentences of "his [noun pl] and [vb past] [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Undressing quickly , he cleaned his teeth and flopped into bed . |
| 2 | By the close of the first day , though , they had lost Broad , and Pat Pocock , going in as nightwatchman , had told the England physiotherapist Bernard Thomas that he had cleaned his teeth and gargled in case Thomas had to give him the kiss of life . |
| 3 | This practically ruined him but rather than take the easy way out and declare himself bankrupt , he called a meeting of his creditors and asked for time to pay . |
| 4 | He slipped a hot crumbling piece of fish into his mouth , placed the warm bag of chips on his knees and turned to page 11 . |
| 5 | Then Buddie had slapped his thighs and bellowed with laughter as the biggest bin overturned and its slimy contents rushed towards Frankie in an oozing wave . |
| 6 | He leaned back on his heels and looked at Willie . |
| 7 | He clicked his heels and bowed to Lexandro briefly , though ceremoniously . |
| 8 | As the campaign progressed , his rallies became increasingly visionary and evangelical as he narrowed his eyes and gazed at horizons no one else could see . |
| 9 | He closed his eyes and bayed in anguish . |
| 10 | He licked his lips and looked at Bodo who , grim-faced , shrugged . |
| 11 | At last he closed his books and went to bed . |
| 12 | Born of noble family in territory controlled by the Burgundians , he left his parents and went to Lérins , where his ascetism was too severe for his health . |
| 13 | He got to his feet and walked on tip-toe to the kitchen door , where he pressed his face close to the crack , listening for any sound that might tell him what to expect . |
| 14 | Then he got to his feet and glared at Sam McAggott . |
| 15 | He twisted himself to his feet and looked in amazement at the girl standing above him . |
| 16 | Adam leaned down and stroked the pale ginger fur ; the cat curled up against his feet and went to sleep . |
| 17 | He knew that if he gave vent to his feelings and shouted at Jonna , it would upset Annie . |
| 18 | John zipped up his waterproofs and turned towards Karen . |
| 19 | Michael , still in the saddle , stood in his stirrups and yelled with exultation , kicking on the slowing pony for a few more strides . |
| 20 | He could not stand from a sitting position without using his arms and walked with difficulty unsupported . |
| 21 | He stopped swinging his arms and stood with hands on hips , looking at her , his head and shoulders heaving . |
| 22 | He rubbed his hands and looked at Peter . |
| 23 | To my amazement he covered his face with his hands and burst into tears . |
| 24 | Corbett gathered the reins in his hands and leaned towards Ranulf . |
| 25 | He lifted his eyebrows and sighed with irritation . |
| 26 | He jumped out of bed , threw on his clothes and ran up Norcombe Hill , to his fields near the chalk-pit . |
| 27 | The doctor stopped packing away his instruments and looked at Sarah sternly . |