Example sentences of "[vb past] [pron] [art] [adj] smile " in BNC.

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1 She darted him a quick smile .
2 Connor allowed himself a crooked smile .
3 He slammed the phone down and allowed himself a small smile .
4 Luke allowed himself a small smile then gave a brief nod in Merrill 's direction .
5 Doogie allowed himself a small smile of satisfaction as Shifty-Eyes hit the road , then he turned and grabbed Pointy-Beard 's tie .
6 Then Gina began to laugh , looking at the absurdity of it all , and he was startled for a moment , then allowed himself a cautious smile which spread until they were both shaking with relief , an incongruous couple with Gina bulky in Hugh 's shabby old jacket , and Arthur in a brand-new sheepskin coat over his suit .
7 He allowed himself a faint smile of satisfaction then slipped the five-dollar note under Rosie 's glass and left the bar .
8 He allowed himself a slight smile .
9 He allowed himself a little smile , which vanished from his face when he felt the car slowing , and glimpsed through the misted window the place the facilitator had brought him to .
10 The second time I 've sat like this , he thought , and allowed himself a wry smile .
11 Bishop felt the slight weight of a simularity crystal in the pocket of his robe and allowed himself an inward smile .
12 She took the men 's cheers as somehow directed at herself , at her person , not at the food alone , but unlike the chorus that might greet the appearance of some women of the town , they did not place her in danger , and she allowed herself a small smile in acknowledgement , and came forward to set the dish down .
13 She allowed herself a small smile .
14 She allowed herself a small smile .
15 She allowed herself a small smile , mostly because he 'd accepted her medical opinion but still had n't guessed she was a doctor .
16 Rachel allowed herself a brief smile at such youthfulness .
17 She allowed herself a thin smile of triumph .
18 He threw her a strange smile .
19 She threw him a wide smile .
20 Merrill threw him a friendly smile and removed one earring .
21 Dexter threw him a glittering smile but there was no response .
22 As he pulled back the perspex canopy he permitted himself a small smile at Stallen , whom he knew .
23 Nicolo Sabatini permitted himself a little smile .
24 Ellen offered me a poisonous smile , but I had no time to worry about her distaste for the militaristic para-medic .
25 Holly offered her a sympathetic smile which was not acknowledged .
26 Her heart gave a sudden lurch as she looked up into his handsome face , and despite herself she sent him a radiant smile .
27 She sent him a significant smile .
28 Karen sent him a sweet smile .
29 She sent him a brief smile , then turned to beam at Silas .
30 The genuine note of admiration in his voice sent a tiny and thoroughly illogical frisson of pleasure running through her , and she felt the faint tide of colour swim into her face as she sent him an answering smile .
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