Example sentences of "[pers pn] a [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A deal with EMI beckoned , and 15-year-old singer Stinky Turner was soon going on stage in his pyjamas and bawling , ‘ You insult my intelligence but I a not a fool ! ’ to the band 's legion of admirers ( affectionately known as ‘ The Rubber Glove Firm ’ ) . |
| 2 | A deal with EMI beckoned , and 15-year-old singer Stinky Turner was soon going on stage in his pyjamas and bawling , ‘ You insult my intelligence but I a not a fool ! ’ to the band 's legion of admirers ( affectionately known as ‘ The Rubber Glove Firm ’ ) . |
| 3 | ‘ Was I a little too blunt ? |
| 4 | Then our relationship to each other would change , and you would be a more boyish Philip Waken , and I a less hoydenish Maggie . |
| 5 | All in all , we 've compiled the ultimate bridal guide for all those little extras that will make yours a truly polished performance . |
| 6 | That Jade thinks she a right horny bitch do n't she ? |
| 7 | They were God-fearing folk and attended Sunday services regularly , he a very quiet man , and she a rather stout and well-built lady . |
| 8 | ‘ Perhaps I should tell you a little about myself , Mrs Wilson , ’ he said when the maid had gone , ‘ … a little about my family and Elsie 's place in it and how I come to be looking for her after such a long time . ’ |
| 9 | I found this difficult to believe but , before I continue , I will tell you a little about myself . |
| 10 | You may find that she will need to lean on you a little for several months to speak and act for her in matters she can not give her full attention to , because she will be quite rightly absorbed for the time being in grieving , which is mentally and emotionally very hard work indeed . |
| 11 | ‘ I shall tell you a little more of your background — acquaint you perchance with certain knowledge to which I am privy . |
| 12 | People say ‘ Are n't you a little put out by all the other GTi 's around these days ? ’ |
| 13 | This will give you a little extra yarn for the crossover . |
| 14 | I know that all my readers are keen to know about the knitting in Australia , but it was a working holiday , and I must tell you a little about the ‘ holiday ’ . |
| 15 | If not , I will tell you a little about it . |
| 16 | To make the implanting cut in the stock stem , drag a little soil away from the stem to give you a little more room in which to work , wipe away any mud splash with a wet rag and nick a T-shaped cut , ideally about an inch ( 2.5cm ) or so above soil surface level . |
| 17 | Hotels which indulge you a little in this way are noted on the resort pages . |
| 18 | Well , so nothing , if the novel you have written is a good one and if nothing that you have done in the way of title , type of story , original laying-out of the situation has not broken that contract with the reader which says , " This will be a crime novel , it will entertain you first of all though it may cause you a little to think " . |
| 19 | Reldresal spoke again , to suggest saving money by giving you a little less food every day . |
| 20 | I 'll give you a little more time to think it over . ’ |
| 21 | ‘ You will have guessed the first , ’ he resumed , masticating the thick coils of smoke , ‘ namely that I wished to inculcate you a little further in the understanding of my true nature , a little further but not too far — keep 'em guessing is my motto . |
| 22 | Before I begin my story , I would like to tell you a little about myself . |
| 23 | ‘ Were n't you a little shocked to hear that I was born out of wedlock . ’ |
| 24 | ‘ But I have watched you a little since you have been in this house . |
| 25 | Go you a little before . |
| 26 | made you a little more likely to buy or |
| 27 | Does the idea of joining the Stamp Bug Club , interest you a lot , interest you a little or not really interest you at all ? |
| 28 | ‘ It seems to make you a little uncomfortable , ’ he observed . |
| 29 | She said , her tone deliberately confrontational , pointedly passing no comment on his invitation , ‘ Are n't you a little worried about leaving me here in charge ? |
| 30 | ‘ Are n't you a little off territory , Blake ? |