Example sentences of "[noun prp] gave [pron] [art] " in BNC.

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1 Ellen gave me a dismissive glance .
2 Ellen gave me an amused glance .
3 Britta gave him a curiously conspiratorial smile .
4 Brassard gave her a quick , intelligent nod .
5 Inevitably , writing for the Cornhill gave him a first experience of the restrictions imposed on authors by the readers of quality magazines , but for the time being he was happy to compromise in the interests of his career .
6 Bernice gave them an encouraging smile , which they returned weakly , and detached herself from their embrace with one last squeeze and one last pat on the shoulder .
7 The Queen 's visit went ahead and ‘ the genial and warm-hearted people [ of Ghanaj gave her an unprecedented reception . …
8 Maisie gave him a contemptuous look and marched up towards the patio .
9 Marie-Christine gave her a wry look .
10 Marie-Christine gave her an arch look .
11 David Fairfax gave her a sharp look .
12 Maybe Angy gave her the sketch of herself as a present ? ’
13 The walk from the campsite near Hrabusice gave us a real taste of Paradise .
14 Gurder and Angalo gave it a critical look .
15 Barney gave him a knowing wink , ‘ we shall be coming to watch this project of yours and Julie 's mind , ’ he called after him .
16 She says about herself and Medau : ‘ I think it was 1940 when Medau came my way — Molly , her mother and Edith came to a League of Health and Beauty group , and Molly gave us a Medau class .
17 Arlene gave her a small push to indicate it was time and she moved out .
18 Afterwards , the people of Haworth gave him a gold watch .
19 ‘ That 's my first win in the race , ’ Paul said afterwards ‘ and I must say La Greine gave me a great run . ’
20 Lucy gave it a moment , tugged the gown free from underneath , and then moved in silence to the doorway .
21 Travis gave her a quirky grin .
22 Travis gave her a long meaningful look .
23 Mr Recorder Shaun Spencer gave him a nine months suspended prison sentence .
24 But as he drew level with Grace Richard gave her a smile which melted her heart , and waved to her in a way entirely peculiar to himself , half way between a naval salute and a discreet gesture with the rolled umbrella .
25 I think Richard gave me a copy of all .
26 Then a businessman asked whether he should buy this and that stock his broker had recommended on the sly , and — after a moment of concentration — Kruger gave him the word to hold off , presumably making a mental note to sweep the market himself .
27 Frankie gave them a wide berth .
28 The Sheikha gave me a questioning look and I answered , ‘ I will stay here . ’
29 Edward gave her a surly glance .
30 Greenslade gave me a sideways look .
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