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 . |