Example sentences of "she added [prep] a " in BNC.

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1 And besides , ’ she added on a note of practicality , sensing that he was unlikely to be moved by her ambitions , ‘ there are n't many jobs around in Cornwall for fashion designers . ’
2 And she added with a dead laugh , ‘ We 've been what my aunt calls celebrating .
3 Transport cost penalty ? ’ she added with a pained expression .
4 If you do n't , Ira will ! ’ she added with a wide and knowing grin .
5 She added with a note of delicate irony : ‘ to our great loss . ’
6 To be fair to myself , ’ she added with a faint smile , ‘ if you will insist on looking like the original swinging teenager it 's small wonder that the thought of trusting you with a really ill man put the fear of God up me . ’
7 " I know when someone is lying to me , she added with a thin smile .
8 Oh , I think we ought to except our hostess , ’ she added with a curious air of satisfaction , ‘ Rosette knows how to keep a clear head , a remarkably clear head . ’
9 Then she added with a light laugh , ‘ I do not think , Creggan , that you could stop me . ’
10 Anxious to be seen as having made all the right decisions , she added with a little pride , ‘ There were n't no need for a nurse , 'cause I looked after the mistress myself … stayed up all night when the fever took her … mopped her brow and talked nice and low ‘ til she come through it .
11 I need you to act as my chaperone , ’ she added with a mischievous laugh .
12 And if you want him back , ’ she added with a final hoot , and a swish of her sluttish robe , ‘ you have till the next full moon , and no longer ! ’
13 ‘ Might use it in one of your whodunnits , though , ’ she added with a malicious twinkle .
14 Of course , Julius is very Taurean , ’ she added with a small sigh , ‘ but if you 're clever enough — and love him enough — you should be able to handle him . ’
15 ‘ I think you should know , though , ’ she added with a perverse sense of enjoyment , ‘ that I do n't want to romp in the hay with you for the rest of my holiday here .
16 And besides , ’ she added with a touch of spite , ‘ I do n't think I 'm really cut out to be a member of your harem . ’
17 Though at the time , ’ she added with a wry shake of her head , ‘ it was something of a novelty to be accused of being a criminal . ’
18 Mademoiselle Rabier phoned , monsieur , ’ she added with a sidelong look at Alain .
19 ‘ I 've even forgotten all about school , ’ she added with a guilty smile .
20 In any case , ’ she added with a slanting look at him , ‘ I doubt if you will be alone for long .
21 Anyway , ’ she added with a rueful look , ‘ I could n't even get a cup of tea .
22 ‘ But he was good , ’ she added with a sort of pathetic defiance .
23 And I expect , ’ she added with a twinkle , ‘ that before long they 'll all be talking about the little English girl who 's staying at the Hall . ’
24 Now , ’ she added with a complete change of subject that left Ellie feeling bewildered , ‘ you must n't feel awkward or in the way , because we 're delighted to have you to stay .
25 It 's nice to see a fresh face , and such a delightful one at that , ’ she added with a warm , gentle smile .
26 And you were the kind lady who gave little Afgie the leprechaun , ’ she added with a warm smile .
27 Now , you wo n't have met Ellie , ’ she added with a tired smile for the younger girl .
28 A truly great vineyard , ’ she added with a respectful nod .
29 ‘ Anyway , ’ she added with a shrug , ‘ the jacket might not be there now .
30 ‘ So long as you 're okay ? ’ she added with a glance of concern at Melissa .
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