Example sentences of "[vb past] [v-ing] as [pers pn] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Or Him or Both , all Three , met shuddering as we rattle .
2 ’ I stopped speaking as I noticed how strangely he was staring at me .
3 He stopped talking as he glanced out of the window .
4 And with that he headed back to the school , she ground shaking as he strode across the grass .
5 Her nerve snapped and she turned rising as she did so , her hands coming up in defence .
6 She swung her shapely legs inside and began talking as he switched on the ignition .
7 Many of the musicians were unused to working with dancers and once when the band was out of tempo , the Girls started singing as they danced to get the music synchronized .
8 ‘ I was beside myself with fear , and started panicking as she did n't seem to be able to swim .
9 Lucy 's heart gave a wild jump and started racing as she listened .
10 Her shoes went flying as she kicked them off her feet .
11 ‘ Just try it , ’ he kept saying as we went outside the rehearsal room to argue .
12 ‘ Good boy , ’ the big man kept saying as he forced him down on to his knees .
13 My heart kept jumping as I read it , remembering Dana and our many days and nights together .
14 Bodie kept drinking as he eyed the newcomer .
15 Bunny kept talking as he drove but I had no idea what he was saying .
16 ‘ I am so glad you are here , ’ he kept repeating as he led the way briskly up the staircase .
17 With an effort , she kept smiling as he topped up his own cup , added sugar , stirred , and unhurriedly raised the cup to his lips .
18 Cos I said seeing as you 've got to go into town tomorrow
19 Joe then jumped up and ran shouting as he went .
20 Taff continued talking as I sipped at my tea .
21 ‘ I think we should have a cup of tea , ’ Rose said with jollying encouragement towards Moran but when he only looked back out at her she just continued talking as she got kettle and teapot .
22 Becky continued shaking as she began to speak again .
23 ‘ Yes , sir , ’ said Charlie , and sat shivering as he continued to stare out into the darkness for another forty minutes .
24 Lucy stood watching as they walked to where his minibus stood parked .
25 Mr Jarvis grinned and , as she picked up the squirrel and took him over to the recovery cage , he followed and stood watching as she settled her patient down .
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