Example sentences of "[coord] [verb] her a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although she says that it was not necessarily an easy step to take , her community was behind her , and the reactions she has had from friends and teachers have convinced her that the step she took was an important one , challenging stereotypes in the West about what it means to be a Muslim girl , and bringing her a great sense of identity and of no longer being at odds with herself . |
| 2 | She recalled that she had at the time been a little put out by the prince 's interest in Joan — but now the important thing was to persuade Joan to join in the festivities and bring her a first-hand report . |
| 3 | This tears her and causes her a sharp pang of pain , making her cry out . |
| 4 | Nissen took a personal interest in Constanze 's crusade on behalf of Mozart 's music , and helped her a great deal . |
| 5 | Joe fetched the tart from the larder and cut her a large portion . |
| 6 | The widow claimed to be particular about who she let to and told her a great deal about the other lodgers ; a musician and a German student , both women , and one man , a writer . |
| 7 | Do n't you love your grandmother enough to come downstairs and give her a little goodbye kiss ? ’ |
| 8 | Sean took his eyes off the road long enough to turn and give her an astonished look . |
| 9 | Then he went to his improvised bar and poured her a stiff whisky . |
| 10 | Tony came back and handed her a tall glass of iced Pimm 's filled with fruit , then flopped on to the sun-lounger beside her , smiling in his uncomplicated way . |
| 11 | He reached to the back seat , and handed her a pretty carrier bag . |
| 12 | ‘ No , I 'm in a hurry , ’ he said , and handed her a brown manila envelope . |
| 13 | I get hold of her shoulders and give her a good shake . |
| 14 | A magic fairy that would whisk her away from all this , she thought , who could turn the clock back and give her a second chance — a more dignified entrance perhaps , a way of showing this arrogant rat just what she thought of him . |
| 15 | He managed to open his eyes now and give her a wan smile . |
| 16 | give her the benefit of the doubt and give her a fair chance . |
| 17 | But I said just go and give her a fair chance and I |
| 18 | He reached out , catching her by the shoulders to jerk her back towards him and give her a hard shake that made her head spin . |
| 19 | Go and give her a big cuddle . |
| 20 | Try and give her a red nightie . |
| 21 | Riva returns , and hands her a steaming mug . |
| 22 | ‘ I 'll pick you up on the Friday afternoon , though I 'll be in touch before then , ’ he said , and bade her a curt farewell . |
| 23 | And even carry on and get her a wee jumper . |
| 24 | She was instructed to take Carla with her and get her a big ice cream , and one for herself also . |
| 25 | Her brother was disgusted and called her a filthy collaborator , but at least the Englishman was safe . |
| 26 | Now and again , he could be militant : when Lady Astor gave a speech in which she suggested that ex-servicemen should wear arm bands to warn people that they might have venereal disease , my father shouted her down and called her an ex-chorus girl . |
| 27 | ‘ If you want my advice , lovie , you 'll pop her down the Town Hall and find her a decent coat to wear . |
| 28 | On winged feet Virginia was beside her , slipping her arm beneath Lucy 's and round the other girl 's back , and giving her a reassuring hug , ‘ Come on , come and lie down in my room ; I 'll ring Dr Newne … ’ |
| 29 | ‘ Where did you think I was going ? ’ he asked , turning her around and giving her a little push . |
| 30 | And I remember running into the ward where I had been treated , finding one of the nurses who had looked after me and giving her a big hug and her crying . |