Example sentences of "[pron] [adv] [prep] the hand " in BNC.
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| 1 | The two assassins , a curious look in their eyes , stared back and did not resist even when my master shook them vigorously by the hand . |
| 2 | ‘ I am surprised , too , ’ Holmes said , as he shook me warmly by the hand . |
| 3 | She shakes me gently by the hand and announces quietly , ‘ I 've just got out of the bath . ’ |
| 4 | I held you firmly by the hand , |
| 5 | When it was over Viola swept up to Rose , took her impulsively by the hand and murmured words of comfort . |
| 6 | And , no doubt , if ever John Hall discovers the identity of the anonymous benefactor who spilt the beans , he will want to shake him warmly by the hand and offer him thanks on behalf of his club and the good of all in English rugby . |
| 7 | And he led the way to the jeep , waving to the people in the café , and pausing to chat to Maria as she served a tray full of beer , and to Abuelo as his granddaughter led him away by the hand . |
| 8 | Now he beckoned Cameron over and shook him formally by the hand . |
| 9 | When they arrived at the barn , he led her silently by the hand , through the living-room , and then up along the gallery to his bedroom . |
| 10 | Her earliest memory was of him holding her tightly by the hand , when she was just a toddler , in case she strayed too near the rushing river . |
| 11 | Before Corbett could open his mouth , Prince Edward came forward and took him firmly by the hand . |
| 12 | Taking his curtain calls after a successful speech , he drew her to him by the hand and entwined his arms with hers until she gently shook him off , whereupon he enjoyed his triumph for a while manfully alone , until he again resorted to his wife Glenys , going to fetch her , leading her again by the hand , and holding her by the waist . |
| 13 | He shook them firmly by the hand — a comforting , hearty grasp that cheered Dexter , who had a pet dislike of cold hands proffered nervously like fragile porcelain . |
| 14 | There were tears in the eyes of the farmer as he shook us warmly by the hand . |
| 15 | " Perhaps they 're not Englishmen , " she said ; then , shaking us warmly by the hand : " Please , do n't be offended if you 're not . " |