Example sentences of "[noun] [v-ing] [prep] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She could hear his heart thudding under her ear , feel his warmth pressed against her , making her giddy . |
| 2 | ‘ Idiot ! ’ she laughed , her heart thudding at his compliments . |
| 3 | Dazed , overwhelmed with the need and intensity that had sizzled between them since they first met , Rachel did less than resist ; she actively acquiesced , arching her body against his as he slid on to the bed on top of her , and his hoarsely muttered words were bitter-sweet to her ears as he renewed the kiss , his heart thudding above her as his hands began to stroke and explore her passionately responsive body . |
| 4 | Perhaps , thought Juliet , her heart thudding against her ribs , perhaps if he helps me he thinks he might fall in love with me too . |
| 5 | She could feel her heart thudding against his chest . |
| 6 | He seemed to be coming to a decision to tell her something , and she waited with her heart thudding in her chest . |
| 7 | And she went , her heart thudding in her chest with slow , painful beats and her mind a confused whirl . |
| 8 | Peter was aware of his heart thudding in his chest . |
| 9 | She could hear her heart crashing in her ears . |
| 10 | Either way , this black man , his ringleted hair gleaming on his shoulders , was not Gentle . |
| 11 | Lotta cooking in the fabulous kitchen ; Lotta relaxed on the teak and leather couch of the living-room enjoying the vista of the sea beyond the great beeches ; Lotta naked in the elegant bathroom , laughing beneath the shower , beckoning her handsome blond lover to join her ; Lotta sprawled on the black and white striped duvet cover of the large double bed , her shining gold cap of hair gleaming against its darkness , her body a pearly invitation … |
| 12 | There stood Balboa , his shield on his arm , his cuirass gleaming on his chest , the brilliant new banner in one hand and his naked sword in the other , his plumed helmet giving him a stature far more considerable than offered by his height alone . |
| 13 | In some systems of law the disability of persons under full age is helped out by the powers of the parent or guardian , who can represent the child , and , by acting on his behalf or giving concurrence to his acts , can make dispositions of his property and contracts binding on him . |
| 14 | The role of the project leader takes a number of forms depending on his level of authority . |
| 15 | He felt his heart thumping inside his chest . |
| 16 | As he released her she stumbled to her feet , her face on fire , her heart thumping within her . |
| 17 | Her heart thumping against her ribs , she tilted her chin , fighting a confusion of emotions , some of which she did n't dare examine too closely . |
| 18 | He could feel his heart thumping against his chest as the Bookman leapt gracefully through the air from shelf to shelf , across the library . |
| 19 | He spun round , his heart thumping against his ribs . |
| 20 | He sat down on the bed , his hands in his lap , his heart thumping in his chest . |
| 21 | Just imagine going into a court of law to argue a case depending on its provisions . |
| 22 | Also , with the use of steam in large rooms , high volumes of condensation may occur which may drip onto food contact surfaces bringing with it bacterial and physical contamination . |
| 23 | Former Scottish international Rodger , who won the men 's singles last year in the Middlesbrough Borough Councilsupported event , has a particular strong field competing against him for his title . |
| 24 | ‘ There were loose flaps of skin hanging from his face and I could see the bone around his eye socket . ’ |
| 25 | Among other stories , it was rumoured that a gallows had been set up in Düsseldorf with a picture of the Führer hanging from it . |
| 26 | Reckon there 's a hole in th'head where th'brains have flown out — she thought as she sneaked into the stable with her heart fluttering in her throat . |
| 27 | ( f ) Indemnity Whilst it might readily be implied that where one partner 's breach of some provision in the partnership agreement leads to liability attaching to his co-partners the latter should have the right to an indemnity from their colleague , the better practice is to make that right express ( Clause 16.02 ) in the partnership agreement . |
| 28 | Her book is not a comprehensive history of English garden design , but a much chancier , though equally delightful narrative depending for its emphasis on what happened to find its way into the collection . |
| 29 | We provide informative Healthy Eating leaflets an nutrition labelling on our products so you can be better informed about what you eat . |
| 30 | And amongst this hundred , forty nine say yes , fifty one have never touched the evil or the enjoyable weed depending on your viewpoint . |