Example sentences of "[verb] you [prep] the [adj] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is the reason for the ungrammaticality of : ( 40 ) the only book missing readable is Twyford 's Lives of the Slovak Saints By contrast , the examples of ( 41 ) are fully acceptable : ( 41 ) the only readable book missing is the one I told you about the only missing book readable is the one already mentioned The same contrast is seen in ( 42 ) beside the two cases of ( 43 ) which are both grammatically acceptable ( although not of course quite identical in meaning ) : ( 42 ) *one journalist striking accessible is Jana Flynn ( 43 ) one striking journalist accessible is Jana Flynn one accessible journalist striking is Jana Flynn The restriction is general , applying even if the particular adjectives concerned are ones which can normally appear postnominally . |
| 2 | Might I have seen you on the Great White Way ? ’ |
| 3 | In that case , perhaps I can consult you about the other unpleasant incident . ’ |
| 4 | Complete your visit with a leisurely stroll around Cardiff Bay with a lavishly illustrated broadsheet to guide you around the remarkable historic buildings and structures which are part of this fascinating environment . |
| 5 | I feel sure he will guide you towards the right medical channel and explain what pica is all about . |
| 6 | Today 's journey will take you to the Royal Chitwan National Park for two nights at the Gaida Lodge . |
| 7 | Each month we will take you through the major wine-producing areas of the world , highlighting the leading grape varieties . |
| 8 | As one born a ‘ Cockney ’ I can tell you of the great Catholic priests who lived among the poor of the East End of London — and loved them into the Kingdom of God . |
| 9 | Why was n't you in registration or did I tell you about the blooming black board ? |
| 10 | Why was n't you in registration or did I tell you about the blooming black board ? |
| 11 | Some individuals have no worries ; they have planned the event for years , made maximum pension contributions , carefully invested their savings , covered themselves and family in insurance policies , budgeted ahead and can even gleefully tell you about the exotic round-the-world trip they intend to take just as soon as their new life begins . |
| 12 | I had a thought for no-one 's but your ears , That you were beautiful and that I strove To love you in the old high way of love , That it had all seemed happy … |
| 13 | Sir , may I in particular you sir , thank you for the unfailing good humour with which you have conducted this enquiry . |
| 14 | Thank you for the lovely long letter , and for the Amnesty card . |
| 15 | I think I can help you on the particular limited point of deaths and their effect . |
| 16 | He paused and said , his glasses catching the glint of the moon , ‘ Naturally , if you come to your senses and stop hero-worshipping him , then there will be no need to introduce you to the empty-headed young pup . ’ |
| 17 | It will turn you into the living dead . |