Example sentences of "when it was time for [pron] " in BNC.

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1 When it was time for them to go , she rolled up the carpet full of soil and put it in her bedroom .
2 Sarah refused to think about the inevitable separation from Corrie when it was time for her to be returned to the Foundling Hospital .
3 When it was time for her to leave , he walked out into the sun to open the driveway gates .
4 ‘ I 've been very pleased to meet you , ’ Mother said to the old gentleman , when it was time for him to leave .
5 When it was time for me to fire the very pistol , I had to get up from the wireless operator 's seat and had to move my parachute — which was always as close to my feet as possible and instead of lifting it up by the canvas carrying handle , I lifted it up by the metal handle ( the rip cord ) and so had a bundle of silk to get out of the way .
6 ‘ I believed her when she assured me I would meet someone much more suitable when it was time for me to get married . ’
7 eyes on before and when it was time for me to go to bed I would be encouraged not made
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