Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] [pers pn] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 31 | Brassard gave her a quick , intelligent nod . |
| 32 | Inevitably , writing for the Cornhill gave him a first experience of the restrictions imposed on authors by the readers of quality magazines , but for the time being he was happy to compromise in the interests of his career . |
| 33 | Bernice gave them an encouraging smile , which they returned weakly , and detached herself from their embrace with one last squeeze and one last pat on the shoulder . |
| 34 | The Queen 's visit went ahead and ‘ the genial and warm-hearted people [ of Ghanaj gave her an unprecedented reception . … |
| 35 | Maisie gave him a contemptuous look and marched up towards the patio . |
| 36 | Marie-Christine gave her a wry look . |
| 37 | Marie-Christine gave her an arch look . |
| 38 | To prove , yet again , that he was a good salesman as well as a good cook , Esmonde did me a special offer on a small bottle of rice wine which he persuaded me I just had to try . |
| 39 | David Fairfax gave her a sharp look . |
| 40 | The walk from the campsite near Hrabusice gave us a real taste of Paradise . |
| 41 | Gurder and Angalo gave it a critical look . |
| 42 | Barney gave him a knowing wink , ‘ we shall be coming to watch this project of yours and Julie 's mind , ’ he called after him . |
| 43 | Arlene gave her a small push to indicate it was time and she moved out . |
| 44 | ‘ That 's my first win in the race , ’ Paul said afterwards ‘ and I must say La Greine gave me a great run . ’ |
| 45 | Travis gave her a quirky grin . |
| 46 | Travis gave her a long meaningful look . |
| 47 | Mr Recorder Shaun Spencer gave him a nine months suspended prison sentence . |
| 48 | That is why , when the French economy was screaming for lower interest rates , President Mitterrand increased them the other day . |
| 49 | Frankie gave them a wide berth . |
| 50 | The Sheikha gave me a questioning look and I answered , ‘ I will stay here . ’ |
| 51 | Edward gave her a surly glance . |
| 52 | Greenslade gave me a sideways look . |
| 53 | Dennis gave me the vague smile of complicity that men exchange in lavatorial situations . |
| 54 | On the other hand , Vivienne gave me an early insight into Malcolm 's history . |
| 55 | Danny 's eyelids were drooping as he sat in front of the warm fire and Nellie gave him a blinding look . |
| 56 | Mrs Parvis gave her a reduced portion . |
| 57 | Philpott gave her a reassuring smile , then he and Kolchinsky disappeared around the corner in search of the restaurant . |
| 58 | Willie Noolan gave him a distant wave ; Ted Morgan did an almost military about-turn when he spotted him and disappeared through the door ; even Jacko Roberts seemed to consider his offer of a drink with more sardonic suspicion than usual . |
| 59 | Laura seated herself on the bed and Rex gave her a good sniff . |
| 60 | Zach gave her a withering glance but it was so overdramatic she and the others burst out laughing . |