Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 We learn that Cosroe is trying to get the throne from his brother , and we are constantly reminded of this fact : ‘ To crown me Emperor of Asia ’ .
2 ( Those who have heard me sing will be in no doubt about the outcome . )
3 Father Fitzpatrick told mourners at St Mary 's Church in Rasharkin : ‘ You , who are of the parish , have often heard me say that the spirit of evil — the devil — is rampant in this world of ours .
4 I thought you 'd heard me answer his knock on the door as soon as you went in there .
5 Let us imagine that Big Ted , having heard me talk about this point , is trying to explain it to Little Ted in the pub afterwards :
6 You 've heard me talk about him . ’
7 In photography , I tend to work with clients who 've heard me talk or seen my work , so they know my agenda .
8 ‘ If — as you seem to think — I 'm not — exclusive , then does n't it also figure that experience might have taught me discernment , selectivity ?
9 You have taught me discipline and I 'm sure I will be able to serve her . "
10 Its very existence guarantees them life .
11 The museum also houses a stuffed creature dubbed Bowes ' answer to Dr Dolittle 's Push Me Pull You .
12 Thus it could be alleged that we are all vulnerable to this power , individuals having little control over their lives , in the shadow of a powerful and looming state which offers them protection and a set of civil/political rights , the main being to elect representatives in return for their acquiescence .
13 After ballots of parents , 215 schools have so far opted out : but another 2,000 are known to be keen to do so , given that grant-maintained status offers them money and freedom .
14 And he offers them money .
15 It asserts that women 's social position offers them access to aspects or areas of reality that are not easily accessible to men …
16 A political process that offers them power over their own lives ?
17 I had had a sudden image of Syl bringing me breakfast in a bed which we had shared , and I heard myself saying aloud , ‘ No ! ’
18 While they were bringing me food , I wondered whether to pick up a handful of the little men and throw them to their death .
19 This rejection at least served the purpose of bringing me face to face with the uncomfortable fact that I was now without a job and almost without an occupation .
20 European … and British winners … and how we loved to see them smile
21 And what a sight it was to see them day after day , night after night , huddled in corners , crowded around drinks machines , arguing and agreeing , debating and disclaiming .
22 But the reserves were playing next day at Guildford : an opportunity to see them play was too good to miss .
23 My experience in England has led me to the conclusion that most people are unable to see me whole .
24 Some people are waiting to see me fall on my ass .
25 It 's funny , but as me , my mum and dad , all piled into the back of the ambulance , I remember thinking it was a shame it was so early in the morning and there was n't anyone around to see me go .
26 Behind her she heard Emilia say , ‘ I think the child will be quite desolate to see me go .
27 ‘ The money aspect at Leeds is nothing to do with me but I could tell Mr Wilkinson was very sorry to see me go .
28 Admits , though , that he stayed in the clubhouse for the first six innings of a game ‘ because I do n't want anyone to see me sweat ’ .
29 Work on ventilating long-term resentments or hurts by asking , ‘ In what area would you like to see me change and why ? ’
30 I was on two bags a day when I went to see me GP and I was on between a quarter and half a gram when I got to the hospital .
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