Example sentences of "she [modal v] tell he " in BNC.
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| 1 | He rubbed his fingers through his hair and she could tell he was anxious . |
| 2 | He leaned on her , not wholly unconscious , but she could tell he did n't know what was happening to him . |
| 3 | From the precise speed of his movements she could tell he was in a hurry . |
| 4 | She could tell he was close to some revelation that would explain what was going on . |
| 5 | ‘ We 'll survive , ’ said Sendei , with an optimism she could tell he did n't feel . |
| 6 | But she could tell he was doing it for effect , he was still himself . |
| 7 | She could tell he was relieved to be let off the hook if even for only a few minutes , despite his words as they 'd come downstairs . |
| 8 | She could tell he was smiling as he replied . |