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

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1 Tom released his sister and coaxed her back inside .
2 She did n't like the way he just snapped his fingers and expected her to follow .
3 Only once had the customer checked his money and informed her she had short-changed him .
4 Maggie put Patrick in his cradle and took her in her arms with motherly concern .
5 His hair was still quite closely cropped , and his beard now followed the lines of his jaw and allowed her to see the hard fierce lines of his face .
6 According to the Laws of Manu , a vānaprasthin must control his senses , keep his organs in subjection , abandon his belongings , commit his wife to his sons or allow her to accompany him , be chaste , patient , friendly , and compassionate towards all creatures .
7 Skinner released Nina from his protection and set her down in an armchair .
8 There was something about his presence that made her feel calm and peaceful .
9 Three-year-old Jacqueline ran at him and grasped his knees ; he put down his briefcase and lifted her in his arms , flattered by her attention .
10 Nahum was immediately contrite , apologizing for his hesitation and assuring her that her health was more important than anything else , especially if there was the longed-for reason for her tiredness .
11 He did n't answer , just stood there with his bronzed arms crossed across his chest and watched her as if by staring at her so intently it was answer enough .
12 A glance towards the windows confirmed his words and made her shiver even more .
13 He turned on his heels and left her .
14 Levering himself up to sit back on his heels and pulling her easily with him , he lifted her on to his lap , so that she found herself straddling him , her naked breasts pressed against the sensuous roughness of his chest , with only thin swimming costumes protecting her from ultimate intimacy .
15 He turned on his side and clasped her more tightly as a new wave of passion stirred him .
16 ‘ She bit me last night , ’ he said , dragging up his trouser-leg and showing her the line of tiny red marks .
17 He dumped his kitbag and led her to an armchair , but she clung to him in a state of possessive disbelief which upset Charles even more than the deep depression he 'd been suffering from when he entered the flat .
18 ‘ We will eat first , ’ Lubor smiled , parking his car and escorting her into a smart hotel .
19 A SMARTLY dressed man dragged a woman off the street into his car and raped her , police said last night .
20 There was something about the look in his eyes that told her this was a time to listen and not argue .
21 Julius stood in the doorway , and there was a bright light in his eyes that made her feel very alarmed .
22 He smiled suddenly , something in his eyes that made her instantly wary , but when she tried to remove her hand from his arm he covered her fingers with his own and held them there .
23 He rolled his eyes and blew her a kiss but unfortunately Maggie saw him do it .
24 He closed his eyes and held her against him , his mouth against her neck .
25 He changed his mind and called her back , and is now one of the firm 's most long-standing clients .
26 Guido continued , sitting back in his seat and watching her , ‘ Is this all part of your practice of giving each other space ?
27 Jake sat back in his seat and surveyed her critically .
28 She sat opposite him as he leaned back in his seat and observed her through gold-rimmed spectacles , and she still felt uneasy with this man .
29 Corbett dug into his purse and handed her some coins .
30 Thacker put his hands back in his pockets and gave her a pitying look .
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