Example sentences of "[coord] [adv] [conj] [pers pn] reached the " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was L-shaped and only when he reached the comer of the ‘ L ’ could he see the whole of the room . |
| 2 | Of course , this strategy had a distinct disadvantage in that each time I moved towards the light to serve the gentlemen , my advancing footsteps would echo long and loud before I reached the table , drawing attention to my impending arrival in the most ostentatious manner ; but it did have the great merit of making my person only partially visible while I remained stationary . |
| 3 | Strange 's outburst was directed at a cameraman who clicked as he addressed the ball , and then as he reached the top of the backswing . |
| 4 | And indeed when she reached the parish church she received a moment of instant gratification at the sight of her dear friend Lizzie Braithwaite looking far from her best in a regal but positively strident magenta . |
| 5 | But only when I reached the washed sky of the Thames did I dare to pull over and negotiate my fear . |
| 6 | ‘ Although if I knew them and I wanted a nice picture — smiling , arms around each other — I would call out to them , but not before I reached the third frame . ’ |
| 7 | He heard the door close behind him , but just as he reached the gate it was hurriedly opened again and a voice called , ‘ Just a moment ! |