Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb past] with a slight " in BNC.
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1 | She realised with a slight shock that she was staring straight at a man who was looking in through the shop window , staring back . |
2 | ‘ Did you ever interview the American President ? ’ she asked with a slight smile . |
3 | She thought that perhaps she had inflamed herself as well , for she was longing to press her body closer to his ; to feel his hands on her waist , her legs — even , she thought with a slight shock , between her legs . |
4 | There was also , she saw with a slight flush , a peach silk camisole and French knickers . |
5 | ‘ Only two for coffee ? ’ she enquired with a slight frown . |
6 | Then she waited with a slight frown on her pale white face , as if she might learn something by waiting . |
7 | ‘ So what now ? ’ he asked with a slight uneven laugh . |
8 | ‘ There 's no need to flounce off , ’ he began with a slight smile , and she stiffened in anger . |
9 | He spoke with a slight lisp and greeted Louis with respect but without subservience . |
10 | ‘ I ca n't imagine you being even remotely interested in any daydreams I 've had in the past , ’ he said with a slight twist to his mouth . |
11 | ‘ Your disappearance , my dear , ’ he said with a slight bow , ‘ would speak louder than words . ’ |