I'll take a chance on it, though, if the professor will stand for the deal.

The minister and the professor stood near the fire, drinking cognac out of plastic cups.

The professor stood slowly, tapping his long fingers on the shiny surface of the table.

The professor stood looking at her for a minute or two, and then picked up one arm flung across the counterpane.

Nineteen years ago, on my first day of medical school, a professor stood before our class and welcomed us to the profession.

The professor stood five yards away, still crouched by the fire.

The professor had strolled to the window and was standing with his back to her, looking out into the dark garden.

The professor stood at the edge of the clearing with a berry-laden branch in his hand.

When she caught up the professor was standing on a small sandy beach.

Trip helped the professor stand then, and walk to the door of the ward.