Example sentences of "[conj] [vb past] [pers pn] [art] [adj] smile " in BNC.

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1 It was a protest that gained her a derisive smile .
2 While she was absorbing that little gem , ‘ I never thought I would ever accept a working wife , but , ’ he paused and gave her a private smile , ‘ if that 's what my darling wants , I just ca n't stand in the way of her choice to continue working . ’
3 Julius turned and gave her a faint smile .
4 ‘ I ought to have introduced myself , ’ said the young man , as though prompted by this accidental intimacy , and gave her a dazzled smile .
5 He shrugged his broad shoulders and gave her a warm smile .
6 As their eyes met , Yanto sensed a spart of recognition and gave her a broad smile to help her recollect .
7 Carole turned her head and gave her a broad smile .
8 He sat up and gave her a quick smile which she supposed was meant to be reassuring .
9 Though — ’ he sat back and gave her a grim smile ‘ — I hope he 's not such a fool as to pay over the odds for your services . ’
10 She looked across the courtroom , saw her mother , and gave her an unhappy smile .
11 She raised an eyebrow at me and gave me a wry smile .
12 Before disappearing through the brick arch she turned and gave him a final smile and a wave .
13 The scriptwriter — a trim , balding man in his fifties with a moustache — squeezed Dexter 's hand a little too warmly and gave him a serious smile of appraisal .
14 ‘ Yes , ’ Steve urged and Ruth blinked and gave him a small smile .
15 Startled , she swung round and gave him a lame smile .
16 She replaced the receiver and gave him an apologetic smile .
17 Philpott lowered the newspaper and gave them a wry smile .
18 He sat on it with the two little girls and gave them a big smile .
19 He turned on the engine , slammed the car into gear , and shot her a shark-like smile .
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