Example sentences of "[verb] as [pron] hear a " in BNC.

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1 They were chatting about the tournament and John of Gaunt 's invitation when Cranston stopped as he heard a sound behind them : a slithering across the cobbles .
2 My heart and stomach seemed to collide as I heard a rapid panting noise come over the phone behind Eric 's muttering .
3 Both turned as they heard a door opening .
4 Ruth tensed as she heard a sound at the door .
5 Corbett quietly prayed no wit would cap his remark with some repartee , and blushed as he heard a few of the sisters giggle .
6 He started as he heard a whirring noise in the air .
7 He visibly relaxed as he heard a voice in the hallway .
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