Example sentences of "her [noun pl] [verb] [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If a child does not know any other black people , he or she does not value them ; all his or her values descend from the adoptive parents . |
| 2 | Bessie nodded , glad for the chance of making her views known to the young mother , and she quickly flounced off out of the kitchen . |
| 3 | Bright little creature — it took her just three minutes to work this out as her antennae fluttered in the sudden sweet smelling breeze . |
| 4 | Her hands slid up his arms to grip his shoulders , her fingers digging into the soft material of his shirt as though he alone could anchor her . |
| 5 | But her fingers ran over the strong column of his neck , tangled in the dark silkiness of her hair at his nape , then he was drawing her soft , pliant curves closer until their bodies merged in a powerful force of energy that was frightening , all-consuming in its intensity . |
| 6 | Fen 's mouth was on hers once more , and Robbie began to tremble again , her fingers moving into the thick blackness of his hair . |
| 7 | In sudden abandon she allowed her arms to creep up round his neck , her fingers to sink into the short hair at the back of his head while at the same time parting her lips and welcoming the exciting exploration of his tongue . |
| 8 | She glared up at him through the darkness , her fingers clinging to the reassuring warmth of his broad shoulders . |
| 9 | Her hands lifted to cradle his head , and hold him against her , her fingers raking through the crisp dark hair . |
| 10 | Silently , her fingers searched in the dim light , feeling her way , moving over the polished surface of the table , then , straightening , she went and stood by the side of the door , a slender , pale figure , waiting in the shadows of the night . |
| 11 | Her hands slid up his chest , her fingers uncurling against the hard wall of muscle , tracing every strong lean line until they brushed against the warm skin of his throat , then slid on to draw his head back down while she kissed him just as tenderly , just as achingly as he had kissed her . |
| 12 | She caught his arm , her fingers biting into the soft wool of his suit jacket as she glared up at him with angry eyes . |
| 13 | Her fingers clenched into the soft material of her flame-coloured dress , crushing the delicate fabric . |
| 14 | When she arched finally , feeling him convulse with a groan between joy and pain , she was swept by waves of pride at the gift that had been given and received , her fingers pulling at the thick dark hair , pushing possessively over the muscles of his back , sliding down the sweat-soaked hollows of his spine to the tight muscles slackening in the aftermath of love . |
| 15 | One arm went round his neck , her fingers tangling in the silky hair at his nape . |
| 16 | They were full of movement , the maids , but the strange girl was as still as a hunting cat , her fingers closed over the cheap pin and her eyes open now . |
| 17 | Her fingers closed round the small bottle of sleeping tablets Dana had been prescribed when she had stayed with Claudia after a bout of flu . |
| 18 | Her hands slid up , her fingers running along the strong line of his throat to caress the faintly rough skin along his jaw , her fingertips burning at the contact . |
| 19 | Her eyes slipped across and down to glimpse any words not covered by her fingers spread over the top page : ‘ hours ’ , ‘ be with you ’ , ‘ your name ’ , ‘ love ’ , ‘ last night ’ . |
| 20 | Her fingers glided over the frilled edges of daisy-shaped buttons . |
| 21 | Her fingers clutched at the light material of his jacket sleeve as though imploring him to listen . |
| 22 | Her fingers withdrew from the soft cloth and her cheeks went rose-pink with humiliation . |
| 23 | Standing there , her feet in slimy water , her teeth chattering in the chilling dampness of the tunnels , she felt her sense of purpose draining away . |
| 24 | The duchess may have discussed her plans to step into the political arena when she had dinner with her private secretary Jane Ambler and two mystery male companions the previous evening . |
| 25 | If we also assume that my neighbour assumed that I knew these facts about the world , and that I interpreted her words according to the co-operative principle , then we can also see why the way she actually phrased her request is not only true and relevant , but also brief and clear . |
| 26 | When she should have been indignantly pulling away somehow she was melting into his arms , her lips parting beneath the increasing ardour of his . |
| 27 | Her mouth was under his , her lips parting beneath the flickering ecstasy of his tongue . |
| 28 | She sighed now and wrapped her hands around her cocoa mug , letting her eyes drift to the framed photograph on top of the bookshelves . |
| 29 | As her eyes adjusted to the muted light , Isabel saw that the walls had been limed to the height of a man , and that the windows were glazed , shutting off all sounds from outside . |
| 30 | To her right , as her eyes adjusted to the faint lifting of the darkness , she could just make out the first steps of the spiral tower staircase . |