Example sentences of "voice [was/were] [adj] as [pron] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Silas 's face and voice were expressionless as he said , ‘ It 's what my father would expect me to do . ’ |
| 2 | His eyes worshipped her and his voice was gentle as he said , ‘ I can hold you all night and never go further . |
| 3 | He took hold of her hands now and his voice was gentle as he said , ‘ Yes , but by all accounts she 's paid for it since with a man like your father . ’ |
| 4 | She had to deal with this women , who could teach her what she wanted to know , and her voice was tranquil as she replied . |
| 5 | His voice was brusque as he said , ‘ If you girls will excuse me I 'll return to my job of preparing for this afternoon 's horse trek . ’ |
| 6 | Her voice was vague as she responded . |
| 7 | His voice was uneven as he raised his head , running a hand through her hair to lift its silken weight from her neck . |
| 8 | Mrs Hollidaye 's voice was comforting as it rose and fell like the wind . |
| 9 | Ben 's voice was solemn as he said , ‘ Aye , I hear you , Aggie . |
| 10 | Forster 's voice was incredulous as he swung his torch around in a wide arc . |
| 11 | She stared at a plump tea-kettle like a plump hen above the shopman 's head , and her voice was dreamy as she answered : " Well , keep it for me — will your I … |
| 12 | Her voice was low as she spoke . |
| 13 | His voice was low as he said , ‘ Are you going to see Miguelito again ? ’ |
| 14 | Slightly put off by his failure to take any notice of her as she entered , her voice was hesitant as she greeted him in her best Spanish . |
| 15 | His low growl of pleasure told her she was pleasing him , and his voice was unsteady as he murmured against her lips . |
| 16 | Her voice was calm as she said to Sisters Monica and Aloysius . |
| 17 | But his voice was calm as he said , ‘ I told you to yell at me , but I did n't think you would . |
| 18 | He pulled her away , and although there was a laughing expression on his face his voice was quiet as he continued to warn her about the power of the Press and how it was politic not to get up their nose whatever the provocation offered . |
| 19 | It was the first time her father had hit her and he looked upset , but suddenly she was very calm and her voice was steady as she said , ‘ I 'm sorry . |
| 20 | Hank 's voice was sulky as he replied : ‘ What do I care ? |
| 21 | His voice was rough-edged as he reached to open the door , his hand brushing against her shoulder . |