Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] [pers pn] [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Saints boss Ian Branfoot made it a double raid on London when he also signed Chelsea 's Dutch defender Ken Monkou for a similar figure .
2 Geraldine read us a short story and , as I had each contraction , I 'd kneel over a bean bag .
3 But Pascoe found her a great deal of help in restoring his rather worn manly pride .
4 Meredith flung him an eager glance , enthralled by the noise , the snow , the funereal gondolas bobbing in the water .
5 Sir Michael Angus made it a double whammy for Unilever as the outgoing plc chairman , soon to take up the cudgels on behalf of the CBI , entered the International Marketing Hall of Fame .
6 Caroline found herself saying impulsively , regretting the impulse immediately as Anneliese cast her a surprised look .
7 Christina cringed as Susanna pronounced it the American way .
8 Shiona darted him a quick look , her heart still pounding .
9 Yeah Sue told me the other day that er she wo n't come out till she 's , she 's right cold .
10 Shiona threw him a harsh look as , shrugging off his hand , she climbed into the passenger seat .
11 Shiona threw him a hard look .
12 Callum handed her a tall glass of orange juice , which Robyn accepted thankfully .
13 Rex turned her a surprised stare .
14 But , she says , she did think that Ken showed him a certain degree of respect .
15 Monsieur Saulnier informed me the other day that it was not usual in this part of Normandy to have so many mosquitoes .
16 Brother Cadfael brought him a warming drink , and a draught to settle his stomach , and they left him to sleep it off .
17 Harrods sent me a tiny twist of the stuff and I can report that when made it is extraordinarily clear and pale .
18 Travis sent her a thoughtful look .
19 Ellen offered me a poisonous smile , but I had no time to worry about her distaste for the militaristic para-medic .
20 Ivan brought me a battered metal box from the driver 's cab .
21 Howes thought it a prescient occasion .
22 Lucy sent her a level glance .
23 Lucy sent him a resentful glance while adding an explanation for her presence .
24 Ellen gave me a dismissive glance .
25 Ellen gave me an amused glance .
26 Bernice gave them an encouraging smile , which they returned weakly , and detached herself from their embrace with one last squeeze and one last pat on the shoulder .
27 The Queen 's visit went ahead and ‘ the genial and warm-hearted people [ of Ghanaj gave her an unprecedented reception . …
28 Maisie gave him a contemptuous look and marched up towards the patio .
29 Marie-Christine gave her a wry look .
30 Marie-Christine gave her an arch look .
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