Example sentences of "the [noun] and [verb] [pron] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Magnus seized the opportunity and led his troops forward . |
| 2 | The operator then turns a handle to allow three or more spears to puncture the cans and allow their contents to run into the bottom of the hopper . |
| 3 | With that he replaced the Bible , tore off the shirt and dropped his trousers . |
| 4 | While Charles was busy fighting the Lombards and making his terms of future agreement with the Pope , the Saxons revolted against Frankish rule and by 775 we find Charles once again marching his armies into Saxony . |
| 5 | The court heard that Jones scoured the Penrhys estate after the burglary and took his friends to Mr Penrose 's house because he believed he could lead them to the culprits . |
| 6 | The Government will normally have a majority and even if defeated , can reintroduce the measure and pressurise its supporters to defeat the motion . |
| 7 | Small-scale improvements can often be paid for out of savings , but if you are spending more substantial amounts , it might be better to borrow the money and keep your savings for regular maintenance work . |
| 8 | He made a strange sound , like that of a wounded animal , dropping his face into the money and swivelling his eyes upwards . |
| 9 | He picked up the case and cast his eyes about . |
| 10 | She learned to mime to the soundtrack , putting on shows in the basement and forcing her parents to watch . |
| 11 | In the example above , it is entirely probable that , " field " , is a more general term that includes " vineyard ’ — as is amply attested by Judg 9.27 , " they went out into the field and harvested their vineyards " . |
| 12 | They have fled the field and left their constituents in the lurch . |
| 13 | When an employee comes into the workplace , s/he no longer opens the paper mail first but will turn on the computer and read what messages have been left overnight or since the last viewing . |
| 14 | As he turned her on the dance-floor and slid his arms around her waist , a shudder of convulsive desire went through her body , and he bent his head , mouth hot against her shivering throat , to whisper thickly , ‘ I love the way you move . |
| 15 | Eleanor released her grip on the pedestal and put her hands over her eyes , rocking to and fro and moaning , ‘ I ca n't bear it , I ca n't bear it ! ’ |
| 16 | Dr Neil lit the gas-lamp in the tiny hall and the one in the parlour and fetched their candles for them . |
| 17 | She turned towards him on the pew and put her hands up and caught his collar . |
| 18 | If she should mention to Constance that someone had treated her shabbily and Constance referred the matter to her brothers , they would uncomplainingly track down the brute and teach him manners . |
| 19 | The primitive concept of the Libertarian Ideal originally asserted the right of individuals and groups to voice ( perhaps literally ) their opinion in the market-place and to distribute their pamphlets and newsletters to those who passed by . |
| 20 | An important part of the research process is to search through the literature and find what ideas similar to your own have been investigated in the past , and then by learning what became of the earlier ideas you can avoid their mistakes and build on the successes . |
| 21 | She walked over to the rail and leant her forearms on it as she stared across the river , and drew in a shuddery little breath , hating the fact that Luke could make her so aware of him with just a look . |
| 22 | Holding her head high , she went over to the rail and rested her fingers on the chrome , looking out over the sparkling , sun-streaked water . |
| 23 | Flavia Sherman turned her back to the rail and closed her eyes ; her ce was pale and she was trembling . |
| 24 | There was a definite warning in his eyes now , as he stood away from the door-frame and folded his arms across his chest . |
| 25 | She went into the churchyard and found their parents ' grave . |
| 26 | At this point , his head hit the canopy and dislodged his glasses . |
| 27 | ‘ Go on ! ’ he shouted at the mare and scraped his spurs hard down her flanks . |
| 28 | They left the Rorim and set their faces towards the hills . |
| 29 | " Pass your Dad the marmalade and keep your sleeves out of that butter " . |
| 30 | Anne sat on the settee and hugged her legs beneath her . |