Example sentences of "[verb] i [vb past] [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I now realise I looked for the wrong things . |
| 2 | Remember that bit of bother I had in the Red Hart in Berkeley ? ’ he continued , ‘ the sailor went through the window . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ When I joined Vancouver Whitecaps I played under the best manager of my career . |
| 4 | Indeed , once , shortly after lunch , I recall I came upon the two gentlemen talking rather furtively just inside the library doorway , and it was my distinct impression they broke off their discussion upon my approach . |
| 5 | When the firemen finally arrived I pointed at the sacrificial pyre still burning and burbled something about my priceless slide-collection . |
| 6 | Certainly if players such as Edberg , involved in the final stages of the Australian Open , felt even remotely like I did after the 31 hours it took me to arrive home from Melbourne before leaving on another seven hour journey to Bayonne less than 24 hours later , then it is no wonder that many of them are unable to do justice either to themselves or their countries in Davis Cup competition , as things stand . |
| 7 | ‘ My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exults in God my saviour because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid Yes , from this day forward all generations will call me blessed for the Almighty has done great things for me . |
| 8 | Should fix me stiffened at the monstrous sight |
| 9 | With a heart beating as if it wanted to explode I looked at the two dead men ; I had never seen either of them before . |
| 10 | Well , I must admit I got about the bottom mark . |
| 11 | ‘ I thought I went for the Amazonian types , ’ he commented , ladling some of the food on to his plate warily . |
| 12 | I think I copied from the old lot of |
| 13 | ‘ You think I arrived in the last shower or rain ? |
| 14 | He said I waved at the poor man like a loony . |