Example sentences of "[pers pn] tell he with " in BNC.

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1 ‘ Neither , ’ I told him with a grin .
2 ‘ That wo n't be a problem , ’ I told him with bravado , though I had n't a clue how I would get hold of the balance of the cash .
3 ‘ Thank you so much for the advice , ’ she told him with icy calm , ‘ but I can assure you that it was n't necessary . ’
4 ‘ Oh , I can think of several things , ’ she told him with soft-voiced hostility .
5 ‘ My only desire is to ensure that I remain dry-eyed , ’ she told him with a detachment she certainly did n't feel .
6 ‘ There are other ways , ’ she told him with Spartan vigour .
7 ‘ Oh … oh , so was mine , ’ she told him with hasty fervour .
8 ‘ Your picnic is ready , ’ she told him with a beaming smile .
9 ‘ Yes — keep your fingers crossed — I think I 've actually found someone at last , ’ she told him with a thankful sigh .
10 ‘ I 'm so pleased , ’ she told him with a beaming smile .
11 ‘ And for my own , ’ she told him with a small smile .
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