Example sentences of "she added [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | In any case , ’ she added with a slanting look at him , ‘ I doubt if you will be alone for long . |
2 | ‘ I 've even forgotten all about school , ’ she added with a guilty smile . |
3 | If you do n't , Ira will ! ’ she added with a wide and knowing grin . |
4 | I need you to act as my chaperone , ’ she added with a mischievous laugh . |
5 | ‘ If I went behind his back like that Ross would be absolutely furious ! ’ she added with a nervous gurgle of laughter . |
6 | Now , ’ she added with a complete change of subject that left Ellie feeling bewildered , ‘ you must n't feel awkward or in the way , because we 're delighted to have you to stay . |
7 | Of course , Julius is very Taurean , ’ she added with a small sigh , ‘ but if you 're clever enough — and love him enough — you should be able to handle him . ’ |
8 | ‘ I think you should know , though , ’ she added with a perverse sense of enjoyment , ‘ that I do n't want to romp in the hay with you for the rest of my holiday here . |
9 | It 's nice to see a fresh face , and such a delightful one at that , ’ she added with a warm , gentle smile . |
10 | And you were the kind lady who gave little Afgie the leprechaun , ’ she added with a warm smile . |
11 | A truly great vineyard , ’ she added with a respectful nod . |
12 | Now , you wo n't have met Ellie , ’ she added with a tired smile for the younger girl . |
13 | Mademoiselle Rabier phoned , monsieur , ’ she added with a sidelong look at Alain . |
14 | To be fair to myself , ’ she added with a faint smile , ‘ if you will insist on looking like the original swinging teenager it 's small wonder that the thought of trusting you with a really ill man put the fear of God up me . ’ |
15 | ‘ Might use it in one of your whodunnits , though , ’ she added with a malicious twinkle . |
16 | And if you want him back , ’ she added with a final hoot , and a swish of her sluttish robe , ‘ you have till the next full moon , and no longer ! ’ |
17 | Oh , I think we ought to except our hostess , ’ she added with a curious air of satisfaction , ‘ Rosette knows how to keep a clear head , a remarkably clear head . ’ |
18 | And she added with a dead laugh , ‘ We 've been what my aunt calls celebrating . |
19 | Transport cost penalty ? ’ she added with a pained expression . |
20 | Then she added with a light laugh , ‘ I do not think , Creggan , that you could stop me . ’ |
21 | Anyway , ’ she added with a rueful look , ‘ I could n't even get a cup of tea . |
22 | But what about ‘ that girl , Marissa ’ … ? ’ she added with a sudden bitterness , her blue eyes flashing with anger as she remembered her treatment at the hands of his beautiful personal assistant . |
23 | " I know when someone is lying to me , she added with a thin smile . |
24 | Though at the time , ’ she added with a wry shake of her head , ‘ it was something of a novelty to be accused of being a criminal . ’ |
25 | Anxious to be seen as having made all the right decisions , she added with a little pride , ‘ There were n't no need for a nurse , 'cause I looked after the mistress myself … stayed up all night when the fever took her … mopped her brow and talked nice and low ‘ til she come through it . |
26 | Bishop Julian 's house , ’ she added in a vain hope of pulling rank . |
27 | ‘ Although it has n't been one of the happiest experiences of my life either , ’ she added in a low voice . |
28 | When he turned his head to look at her , his eyes flat and grey , she added in a little rush , ‘ I did n't feel anything for him . |
29 | ‘ Do n't touch me ! ’ she added in a panic-stricken voice as his arms suddenly came around her . |
30 | Then she added in a confiding tone : ‘ Of course , she was not much with her husband really — and I think that helps — she is n't reminded of him at every turn , like an ordinary widow would be . ’ |