Example sentences of "she added with 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 .
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