It wasn't but a few minutes and he came back out again, carrying a large basket.

Then came an old woman, carrying a basket on her arm.

He was carrying a small covered basket in his hands.

He always carried a basket of grapes for his patients.

They carried baskets on their arms, standing there together, awaiting him.

Carrying a woven basket, the old woman ran back up the street.

The nurse came in carrying a large basket of fruit.

Janet came in from the direction of the kitchen, carrying a basket.

He was carrying a huge basket, from which came the most delicious smell.

Another version of the story has him carrying a basket filled with sand.