Example sentences of "hand on the door " in BNC.
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| 1 | He held his hand on the door 's edge in the darkness of the hallway . |
| 2 | Wilcox halted , his hand on the door . |
| 3 | Derek had the life-line handle in his hand — his seatbelt was restraining him — he had his other hand on the door frame and he was trying to reach the dinghy with his right foot . |
| 4 | The young man stopped , his hand on the door . |
| 5 | Susan had her hand on the door . |
| 6 | The DS actually had his hand on the door handle when it was turned . |
| 7 | He put his hand on the door handle and tested it . |
| 8 | Maxham put his hand on the door . |
| 9 | She stood with her hand on the door jamb and surveyed the wreckage . |
| 10 | She has her hand on the door , and I have my gun pointing at her chest . |
| 11 | For the second time , Alexandra set down her basket and put her hand on the door handle . |
| 12 | Well it 's like getting out of a car on a hot day and putting your putting your hand on the door , I think . |
| 13 | Matthew was standing by his car , his hand on the door handle . |
| 14 | ‘ Later , ’ he said as he turned with his hand on the door into one of the sitting-rooms , ‘ I shall want a straight answer to my question . |
| 15 | ‘ I hope you 're not going to be too bored — ’ he stopped , hand on the door ‘ — though perhaps I could drive you away by boredom ? ’ |
| 16 | She turned , her hand on the door handle . |
| 17 | Rachel leaned forward between the front seats of the ambulance and as she glanced down she saw that David 's knuckles showed white as he gripped his black case , his other hand on the door catch , ready to run ; Greg was gnawing the side of his thumb and behind her Nina was breathing deeply . |
| 18 | She had her hand on the door , but , before she could follow through her intention to slam it in his face , Naylor gave a mighty roar of utter outrage . |
| 19 | The words were delivered with a flatness that stopped her with her hand on the door . |
| 20 | His hand on the door stopped her from opening it . |
| 21 | He slammed a hand on the door , then said bitingly , ‘ I 'll see you at breakfast in twenty minutes ! ’ |