Example sentences of "[vb past] [conj] [pron] [verb] [pers pn] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Hanging around with the photographer sparked Tony 's interest in the medium , ‘ It was a combination of things ; one was the bull , the adventure , the romance , and I really found that I liked it a lot . |
| 2 | We rose and he took me a short distance to Bread Street . |
| 3 | The older man 's bushy grey brows rose as he shot her a penetrating glance . |
| 4 | He frowned as he handed her a cup of tea . |
| 5 | Travis frowned as he handed her a mug of soup . |
| 6 | ‘ Well , you must admit — ’ she began as he handed her a glass . |
| 7 | Lucy swallowed as she sent him a nervous glance . |
| 8 | Anne felt that she considered her a green fool , and Mabel was indignant that Hetty was very ready to accept the ‘ perks ’ of the job , such as the cakes and bread given to the staff by Mrs Dyson , and the extra money from Mr Dyson , but was always on the alert for any infringement of her rights . |
| 9 | But Jim insisted , insisted that I bought him a pint and asked me to caddie for him the following week at St Anne 's . |
| 10 | Aye they did although it takes me a bit of time to think about it but erm they did have a a er a black book , aye . |
| 11 | ‘ I told him I did and he gave me a look which suggested that I should n't have kept it from him ! ’ |
| 12 | He chuckled and she gave him a light punch on the shoulder . |
| 13 | She was always quiet , which I liked because it gave me a chance to talk without interruption . |
| 14 | I oppose the carry-over motion for the Bill , as I did when we debated it a year ago . |
| 15 | " I wo n't be late , " he said and it took her a moment to remember that they were speaking of Miss Dallam 's wedding-breakfast . |
| 16 | His expression gentled and he gave her a slow smile filled with a conviction that was very male and utterly sure . |
| 17 | His voice lilted as he teased her a little . |
| 18 | I do n't want it , ’ she snapped as he handed her a large vodka and tonic , then took such a huge gulp that she nearly choked . |