Example sentences of "on [pos pn] way [adv prt] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 On my way up I passed a rough structure of moss-coated stone about a foot high , enclosing a spring and shallow pool , marked on my map as Talgarth 's Well .
2 On my way down I pass through a forest of art deco bronze and ivory figures to be sold tomorrow .
3 On my way down I sent a message to the sheriff 's office at the Guildhall and asked for two cursitors to make diligent inquiries amongst the taverns and stews along this side of the river .
4 On her way out she paused , reaching up to slot the dā telo branch between the stones above the lintel , and the bull lowered its head threateningly and took a few steps towards her as if it was going to lunge .
5 It was with some trepidation , therefore , that on her way back she pushed open the gate and walked up the drive .
6 On her way back she stopped to wash her hands and face in the cold water .
7 On her way back she met Rose , a suitcase in her hand , her face white with fury .
8 On her way back she was in such a state of euphoria that , in order to collect her thoughts , she pulled into the service road opposite the antique shop and sat for a few minutes .
9 On their way down my eyes spied a policeman on the horizon .
10 On their way out they opened up a tool-box and took out a long slender chisel apiece .
11 On their way out they found it nose down in the field .
12 On their way out they found it nose down in the field .
13 They made caches on their way out which they picked up as they returned .
14 On his way out he cocked a leg swiftly and directed a powerful jet against an immaculate trouser leg .
15 On his way out he said : ‘ I 'm off to the Palace to throw in my hand . ’
16 But on his way out he said we were stupid to think we would get a door for £250 .
17 On his way back he halted in Accra .
18 On his way back he made a diversion and called in at Crosthwaite Church to let the cool sanctuary complete his cure .
19 On our way back we called in at the field centre , a converted ex-shunter 's cabin .
20 ‘ Perhaps on your way out you 'd ask about the coffee I was promised . ’
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