Example sentences of "was no [noun] in his [noun] " in BNC.

  Next page
No Sentence
1 Although he narrowed his eyes , there was no hesitation in his reply .
2 But there was no warmth in his embrace , and she shuddered as his eyes narrowed threateningly .
3 There was no warmth in his eyes now , no smile , only blue steel .
4 There was no gloss in his eye as if he could n't care less .
5 Still there was no change in his attitude towards me .
6 There was no guilt in his eyes — only grim satisfaction .
7 There was no doubt in his mind that they would break in , since there had n't been any failed revolutions on the island during his time .
8 There was no doubt in his mind that he 'd find her .
9 There was no doubt in his mind what collaboration would mean to Hannele .
10 There was no will in his body any more .
11 There was no pause in his stride .
12 But Williams said there was no question in his mind about Hill 's ability despite the mounting pressure on him to deliver a victory .
13 In The Wealth of Nations , Adam Smith showed how even though each individual pursued his own self-interest , nevertheless through the invisible hand he was led ‘ to promote an end which was no part in his intentions ’ .
14 There was no friendliness in his voice .
15 There was no softening in his stare .
16 His red hair was flame in the lamplight , but there was no colour in his face .
17 There was no emotion in his voice and none showing in his face .
18 There was no emotion in his voice ; but I was thinking of Alison , of that last look she had given me .
19 There was no emotion in his face — no resentment , no sadness .
20 She thought his face softened slightly , but there was no relenting in his words .
21 ‘ I knew it would n't win — there was no aspect in his charts that showed he would . ’
22 The Computer Programmer , with whom he opened , was struck badly on the hand , and although he continued batting , there was no power in his strokes .
23 She had also been completely in love with Jamie , but of course he had rejected her ; there was no room in his life for love — not while he was consumed with hatred for his brother Charles .
24 But there was no room in his account of the sociology of science for a review of the meanings that constitute the presuppositions of science even in a liberal democracy .
25 Their eyes locked together and she was surprised to see that there was no anger in his expression .
26 There was no anger in his voice , only a detached and impassive acceptance of the facts .
27 There was no anger in his voice , simply mocking amusement .
28 There was no show in his words to the dogs , he was speaking privately to them in a way she approved of .
29 This time there was no gentleness in his lovemaking , no slow , sensual forays .
30 He was very friendly and told me he was a cripple , unable to work , but he and his wife managed on a small pension ; there was no bitterness in his voice .
  Next page