Example sentences of "[noun] [prep] [noun sg] [conj] [verb] her " in BNC.

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1 We noted the omission of any mention of meat and asked her particularly about this , as there have been so many debates among anthropologists in recent years as to the origins of hunting and meat-eating .
2 This was the time she enjoyed most ; when she could relax in the cosy drawing room , with its pale green walls and deep floral armchairs , and with the cheery fire-glow sending out waves of warmth that made her deliciously sleepy .
3 The infusion of desire that rushed her was so immense that she obeyed instantly , drawing her legs up to his hips .
4 The rain started , a few heavy drops at first and then hissing spears of water that struck her sharply on the head , on her neck , pricking through the thin stuff of her dress .
5 It was presents from Gran that kept her attired as she was .
6 Your mother 's been very good sitting with them , and the girl across the road takes Molly to school and brings her home . ’
7 So please put her mind at rest and tell her it 's not plastic , but some other product that 's not a danger to us , because we 'd love to have them back please !
8 Dexter detected her change of mood and examined her quizzically .
9 But soon after he had a change of heart and left her .
10 To head off a tantrum , try squirting a shot of washing-up liquid into a beaker , adding a bit of water and giving her a drinking straw to blow bubbles with .
11 ‘ Demented I tellee , ’ Sally Dade said , revelling in this juicy bit of news that brought her so much attention .
12 Zitney fixed her with the kind of look that made her feel electric all over .
13 He held the door open and as she passed through he said something under his breath and touched her very lightly on the shoulder — a caressing kind of touch that caused her to give an involuntary shiver .
14 Ender , 33 , is unlikely now to produce the kind of speed that helped her break no fewer than 27 world records during her distinguished career .
15 He gave her a look of contempt that made her want to hit him .
16 Then , basking in the look of adoration that rewarded her , she added teasingly , ‘ Does this mean that I 'm now a fully paid up member of Hunter 's Harem ? ’
17 The 13-year-old pupil at Alsop High School then grabbed hold of Jade and pulled her to the side of the boat even though he is not a strong swimmer himself .
18 Depression now wrapped itself about her , making concentration difficult , while the thought of Silas holding Doreen in his arms brought a sudden flare of honesty that caused her to admit she was jealous .
19 Obviously , she was disturbing him , but she refused to acknowledge the twinge of guilt that prodded her .
20 I gave Fenella a handful of loose change for cups of tea and told her I was just popping out to ‘ see to Armstrong ’ and I 'd be back in an hour .
21 Her arrival , and the exclamations of admiration that greeted her , succeeded in defusing the last of the tension caused by Geoffrey 's tactless remarks .
22 The shepherd tries to win over his young lady with flattery and entices her with gifts of beautiful flowers which , although not practical , are in compliance with the natural setting .
23 A clinical smell like solvent that reminded her instantly of the time in hospital when she gave birth to Sousan .
24 But if they were to examine that bullet hole and find it was caused by the same sort of gun that killed her … ’
25 It was a new and subtle torment , and she writhed beneath the thrill of his touch , feverishly arching against the eddying bands of tension that enticed her towards some undreamed-of zenith .
26 I tried to ring her the other day as going to a seminar at my solicitors office nearby and had hoped to walk up plus dog , leave Bella for duration of seminar and pick her up again = kill exercise bird with seminar stone as it were .
27 Donna stood looking at them , listening as the attendant pointed out each canvas in turn and told her a little about it .
28 It was Louise who usually attended to Miriam , bringing her a ration of water and helping her nearer the fire at night .
29 As their eyes met , Yanto sensed a spart of recognition and gave her a broad smile to help her recollect .
30 D'Arcy poured two glasses of brandy and joined her .
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