Example sentences of "caught [pers pn] [prep] [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ In the 1950s and 60s there were superb beers — if you caught them on the right day .
2 As the heat of the afternoon penetrated even the cool heavy shutters and stone floors of the farmhouse , the feasting guests gradually reduced their assault on the table , and drowsiness floated in with the warm air , caught them in a soft hug and lulled them to sleep .
3 He just leaned on me and when he caught me with a left hook I was given a standing count .
4 I think he caught me at a vulnerable moment , when I was more worried about myself than I am now .
5 ‘ I 'm so sorry , Veronica , you caught me at a bad moment , ’ Loretta said apologetically .
6 Mind you can always say to you caught me at a bad time , you say , it 's supposed to have appointment only , but just say , can you , is there any chance of you coming back .
7 But I could n't get the door shut to lock him in and he caught me in the other cellar .
8 He pounded Benichou to the body and caught him with a right cross to the chin at the end of the first .
9 ‘ I know you and Niall did n't exactly get off to a good start , but if it 's any consolation you caught him at a bad time .
10 I think you just caught him at a bad moment .
11 BEFORE Germany 's press caught him in a questionable stockmarket deal , Franz Steinkühler looked like a working-class hero .
12 Caught him by the Arran-knit jumper , he did , and flung him against the railings , demanding money .
13 The blow caught her on the right side of her face , high on the cheek bone , beneath the eye .
14 Rose gave a yelp of rage , her arm shot out and Evelyn gave an involuntary cry as the stone caught her on the left shoulder .
15 ‘ She caught it at the public baths , ’ said his mum , with another one of her sniggers .
16 I caught it in the other hand .
17 GUIL : He caught us on the wrong foot once or twice , perhaps , but I thought we gained some ground .
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