Example sentences of "he [verb] her [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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31 He poured her a long cool gin sling , and bade her sit .
32 Celia 's patience snapped when he poured her the second glass of retsina .
33 He threw her a sharp glance .
34 He threw her a cool , unperturbed look .
35 He threw her a cool , quizzical look .
36 He threw her a final black look and proceeded to storm past her , then paused at the edge of the path that led back through the gardens .
37 He threw her a sardonic glance .
38 He threw her a strange smile .
39 He threw her a disbelieving look .
40 He threw her a cold look .
41 He threw her a direct , heart-stopping look .
42 He threw her a glowering look .
43 ‘ But , if you feel the need to walk for miles in what is soon going to be very hot sun without any idea of your destination — ’ he threw her a dismissive look ‘ — well , then , that 's up to you . ’
44 He threw her a glittering look over one broad shoulder .
45 He threw her a quick glance , briefly taking his eyes from the road .
46 He threw her an angry look over his shoulder .
47 He joined her a few minutes later carrying her drink and a glass of lager for himself .
48 He handed her a magnifying glass .
49 He handed her a dripping plate .
50 He handed her a small bundle .
51 I do n't want it , ’ she snapped as he handed her a large vodka and tonic , then took such a huge gulp that she nearly choked .
52 ‘ Odd , when you come to think of it ’ — he handed her a full wine glass of gin — ‘ but they say he 's like he is because his father and mother were religious .
53 He handed her a green silk scarf .
54 I 'll give you one , ’ and he handed her a heavy gold watch .
55 He handed her the double bladed paddle as she continued , ‘ I shall go down as far as Browns Mill , so could you possibly pick me up here about five thirty ? ’
56 Back in the bedroom , he handed her the discarded nightshirt , his face carefully blank as Leonora scrambled into it , so unsteady on her feet that it was a relief to get back beneath the covers .
57 He handed her the folded documents as he prised open the first box .
58 He paid her a small allowance , as she , as a married woman , was no longer eligible for the grant that had supported her at university .
59 He ordered her a large vodka and orange and Perrier for himself .
60 He thrust her a diminishing glance .
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