Example sentences of "she [vb past] on a [adj] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ Oh , Leo , ’ she exclaimed on a husky little laugh , ‘ I ca n't believe this is happening ! |
2 | Sitting on the veranda herself a short while later as she worked on a lacy white shawl she was secretly knitting for the baby , Belinda murmured aloud , ‘ I hope Tom comes today . |
3 | She pulled on a plain black swimsuit and headed for the sea . |
4 | She settled on a plain pleated skirt in burgundy wool , a cream blouse and a lightweight cashmere sweater . |
5 | She slipped on a figure-hugging beige dress which showed off all the curves that still managed to exist in the right places , despite her total aversion to most forms of exercise , apart from dancing . |
6 | She slipped on a figure-hugging black dress and adorned the outfit with a bold selection of costume jewellery . |
7 | She had on a long blue dress . |
8 | She had on a bright green crimplene suit and a dark green hat . |