Example sentences of "[pers pn] [noun sg] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It also gives them protection as they venture across the open plains of sand , where there are no hiding places . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | ( ‘ I tried to join the army when I got out of Borstal ’ , said Kev , an 18 year old skin , ‘ Do me bit and see the world and that . |
| 4 | Since the manufacturers of ‘ Summer 's Eve ’ have complained to you about my comments on their product , I thought I 'd copy to you this letter sent to their PR representative when she sent me literature and samples . |
| 5 | This government is doing nothing to give them hope and their pride back . |
| 6 | But it took 5 months to find them accomodation after she was told to … |
| 7 | It was a tune to give them heart and remind them that they were not alone in their suffering . |
| 8 | Work on ventilating long-term resentments or hurts by asking , ‘ In what area would you like to see me change and why ? ’ |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | Eh , first of all they give them champagne so they all get caught drinking and driving , |
| 11 | Aye , and I have all me hair and most of me teeth and that 's more than many men ten years younger can boast of ! ’ |
| 12 | Cross me heart and hope to die . |
| 13 | ‘ Silas is still longing to go to bed with me , so you can wish me luck that I 'll get him there eventually — but in the right circumstances , of course . ’ |
| 14 | The letter ended by wishing me luck but adding the proviso , ‘ If you , having thought about the matter very deeply , are convinced you can emotionally handle the situation . ’ |
| 15 | He shook my hand , wished me luck and said , ‘ You 'll be a new man . ’ |
| 16 | He gave me schnapps and insisted that I stay at the hotel the SS man had mentioned . |
| 17 | What is new is that the personnel involved in this work have emerged from the different backgrounds of teaching , educational research and libraries , bringing with them expertise and specialist knowledge from these different areas . |
| 18 | I will use my strength to guarantee you and , in return , you must follow my lead with regard to other powers , and give me support and assistance when I call upon it … |
| 19 | I 'll come in on Saturday and 'ave the tablecloth back for Sunday tea , seein' me sister and 'er old man 's coming to 'ave shrimps an' winkles with us . |
| 20 | The second time I tried to come off was when I went to stay with me sister and I took her DFs and just stayed in , y'know . |
| 21 | Board members have reiterated their confidence in the duo by re-electing them chairman and vice-chairman respectively . |
| 22 | My own muvver swears worse than me farvver when she gets upset , an' 'e 's a docker . |
| 23 | He thought that they would stay there , the track giving them visibility and line of fire . |
| 24 | The fans were right to give me stick but they 've been good to me and it 's great to come off to a reception like that . ’ |
| 25 | It teaches them responsibility and gives them the chance to work as adults with other adults . ’ |
| 26 | The two lawmen wished them luck and with a wave of acknowledgement , Grant and Larsen turned and made their way quickly and silently into the thick trees . |
| 27 | Seven student teachers will be taking their examinations on 21st and 28th March — we wish them luck and hope to see them at next Q.T. Day . |
| 28 | For them freedom and self-reliance seem very far away . |
| 29 | ‘ They did n't pay me no wages , not real wages , they just gave me a bob now and again , and me board and lodgin' , and some clothes . |
| 30 | They 'd be sorry for me , they 'd give me whisky and aspirins and send me to a psychiatrist . |