Example sentences of "moment she thought he " in BNC.

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1 For a moment she thought he was going to throw his arms round her and hug her , she was sure he had been thinking of it , but he hesitated and she turned away .
2 For one terrifying moment she thought he was going to subdue her again but she threw him off with a shove .
3 He edged his way through the standing drinkers and for a moment she thought he was going to join her , but he merely nodded and drifted down the room , taking up a position by the wall where he seemed to become engrossed in watching the efforts of a group of youngsters on the one-armed bandit .
4 His face hardened and for one dreadful moment she thought he was going to turn away .
5 He dipped his head towards her , and for a breathless moment she thought he was about to kiss her .
6 Downstairs , Alain was walking about , switching off lights , locking the door , and for a wild moment she thought he would come back here to her .
7 Georg looked at her and for a moment she thought he was going to grab her , thought he was going to cry himself , but he suddenly stormed out of the dairy and began to stride up towards the lower pasture .
8 For a moment she thought he was going to slam the phone down , then she heard him give a deep sigh .
9 For a moment she thought he was n't going to answer as he stared at his glass , then slowly he raised his eyes to hers .
10 For a fearful moment she thought he was going to lean down and kiss her , and because she had no idea how she would defend herself if he did she shut her eyes tightly , opting for the ostrich technique .
11 For a moment she thought he would refuse , then he shrugged .
12 For a few moments she thought he had no intention of answering her as her whole being quivered with indignation that he should have the nerve to pass judgement on her when not even her closest friends knew her innermost thoughts and longings .
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