Example sentences of "[noun sg] allowed [pn reflx] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Forester allowed himself a novelist 's licence in The Hornblower Companion , where admirably executed maps with concise accompanying comment helped to establish the factual background of his stones . |
| 2 | Forester allowed himself a quiet groan of relief . |
| 3 | The doctor allowed herself a smile . |
| 4 | The Feldwebel bounced up and down with laughter so that his hat fell off the back of his head and even the officer allowed himself a smile . |
| 5 | ‘ This morning the Emperor instructed , ’ the Patrician allowed himself the luxury of a scowl , ‘ instructed me , Gorphal , to protect this Two Flower person . |
| 6 | When they had left , when she had watched them leave together , Mother allowed herself a moment of exultation . |