Example sentences of "she turn towards the " in BNC.

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1 She turned towards the dim glow of the fire in the grate .
2 Jessie — ’ She turned towards the maid , who was standing apart and , handing her the plate , she said , ‘ Have these put on the table for tea , please . ’
3 She turned towards the window .
4 ‘ The spells succeeded , ’ whispered Grainne , tears streaming down her cheeks and , as she turned towards the forest , the ancient magical Samhailt thrummed all about them , and the skies began to darken with Eagles and Hawks and White Swans , and the hillside became alive with Foxes and Badgers and Hounds and Deer and Gazelle , and Hares and Chariot Horses and Stags .
5 She turned towards the pantry and slipped her fingers beneath the slats .
6 She turned towards the stairs .
7 She turned towards the shallow stone steps leading out of the square .
8 She turned towards the companionway , then stopped .
9 She turned towards the indoor school .
10 She turned towards the house , then froze .
11 Even as she turned towards the staircase she was still trying to come up with a good reason for not sleeping in his bed , but when she reached the top step she turned with a resigned sigh towards his room , too bone weary to argue any more .
12 Then she turned towards the stairs , resisting with all her strength the temptation to turn back for one last glance of the man who 'd sent her normally sane and steady world into turmoil .
13 She turned towards the corridor .
14 She turned towards the stairs , only to have her daughter say sharply , ‘ No , no ! ’
15 She turned towards the steps .
16 She turned towards the door , but stopped as the telephone rang and Joanna picked it up .
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