Example sentences of "and gave [pers pn] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 While she was absorbing that little gem , ‘ I never thought I would ever accept a working wife , but , ’ he paused and gave her a private smile , ‘ if that 's what my darling wants , I just ca n't stand in the way of her choice to continue working . ’
2 It also made her want to find out more about the girl , and gave her a terrible desire to tease Bob about her .
3 She did , however , slip next door to May and gave her a rough sketch of what had happened , right up to the Syrup of Figs .
4 He went to his mother and gave her a rare kiss .
5 He rested his hand on her shoulder and gave her a long kiss on the lips .
6 Julius turned and gave her a faint smile .
7 But Jessica put her arm around her mother and gave her a great hug .
8 It fitted and gave her a perky look .
9 Thacker put his hands back in his pockets and gave her a pitying look .
10 ‘ I ought to have introduced myself , ’ said the young man , as though prompted by this accidental intimacy , and gave her a dazzled smile .
11 At this Mum turned round and gave her a dirty look before she moved along with Dad , followed by the rest of us .
12 He raised his eyebrows and gave her a cool stare .
13 Luke ignored the heavy sarcasm and gave her a cool look .
14 He shrugged his broad shoulders and gave her a warm smile .
15 As their eyes met , Yanto sensed a spart of recognition and gave her a broad smile to help her recollect .
16 Carole turned her head and gave her a broad smile .
17 Before she could move he dragged the drapes of the four-poster even wider apart and gave her a raking glance .
18 They shared a commiserating smile , and Mick put his arm around her shoulders and gave her a friendly hug .
19 She felt her face go hot with embarrassment as he straightened up and gave her a piercing look that took in everything about her appearance .
20 Then he eased her back on to the chaise-longue and gave her a stern look .
21 We swam back to the boat , I climbed up the steps fastened near the stern , and gave her a helping hand .
22 On Friday at school he passed Nutty in the corridor and gave her a fierce stare to remind her about their appointment and she said , ‘ I have n't forgotten , ’ in an aggrieved voice .
23 William smiled at his wife and gave her a large wink .
24 Wilson found it hard to believe Mr Landor had ever written poetry , that he had ever been judged a great poet , but Miss Blagden , who had moved into the Casa Guidi for the winter , swore that he had been much admired and gave her a whole list of his published works .
25 His matter of factness suddenly evaporated , and he took her in his arms and gave her a passionate kiss which said : ‘ I 'm glad you 're coming . ’
26 The man wiped his hands ineffectually on his hips and gave her a limp handshake .
27 We 've got to go there tomorrow , so ’ — he took his hand from the wheel and gave her a quick pat — ‘ put your neb under your wing until after the holidays and see what transpires then . ’
28 He sat up and gave her a quick smile which she supposed was meant to be reassuring .
29 Though — ’ he sat back and gave her a grim smile ‘ — I hope he 's not such a fool as to pay over the odds for your services . ’
30 Luke looked down at her and gave her a grim look .
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