Example sentences of "she lean [adv prt] against " in BNC.

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1 The wall of the house was behind her and she leant back against the warm brickwork and closed her eyes .
2 She leant back against the wall of the barn for support , feeling the roughness of the stone against her bare shoulders , watching him , knowing the message in his gaze , that look that told her his kiss could be just the beginning .
3 She leaned back against the seat , her hands pressed between her own legs .
4 She leaned back against the settee , her eyes regarding him quizzically , and said : ‘ There .
5 She leaned back against him and he kissed her neck where the red hairs draggled dispiritedly from her chignon .
6 She leaned back against him , covering his hands with her own and pressing them against her .
7 She leaned back against the wall and said wearily : ‘ If you think I 'm going to attack you , forget it .
8 She leaned back against him , revelling in the strength and warmth of his body , allowing herself for a few luxurious moments the unaccustomed joy of feeling secure in his embrace .
9 She leaned back against the wall and looked at him tauntingly as his head rose sharply at her tone and his eyes fastened on her .
10 She leaned back against the pillows and , sighing , closed her eyes .
11 She leaned back against the pillows and looked around her .
12 Laura yawned as she leaned back against the cushions .
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