Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] [pron] [verb] [to-vb] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On my third day of freedom I managed to steal some coins and sent a note to my master in Ipswich . |
| 2 | Of course one needs to exercise some common sense about the number of objectives written for any one piece of teaching , but if teaching sessions are seen as part of a series for a given student then objectives can be written for the whole series . |
| 3 | Er and of course they had to use these crocodiles er down the coast er where the Germans were holding out er at and Dunkirk you see . |
| 4 | And Madam , I 'd also ask you to say that to him to pay compensation for the minor injuries she 's suf she 's suffered and of course you have to consider that 's a point in a case involving assault , would be to add insult to injury , and would not assist the parties in coming to terms with their relationship and hopefully attempting a reconciliation . |
| 5 | And of course I had to get another lens , a piece of glass about the same size , in order to grind it , because you grind the glass with another piece of glass with a grit in between . |
| 6 | It has always been my ‘ extremism ’ or my ‘ unpreparedness to compromise ’ , even though of course I have to compromise all the time . |
| 7 | These criticisms often relate to the inevitable problems of producing standard forms of contract which have to suit all situations , and which are therefore never the perfect answer to any particular project . |
| 8 | On the other hand , Colonel Haldane did not succeed in winning the vote of the burgh of Inverkeithing itself , a failure which may perhaps be linked to the lasting hostility of the burgesses occasioned by his own quick temper two years earlier , for in 1752 he had given Provost John Cunningham a black eye when he had encountered the chief magistrate on the steps of the tolbooth , an error of judgement which served to undo much of the Haldane party 's work in that town , and indeed ran the colonel some risk of being mobbed . |
| 9 | The winter of his second year of university he began to do some special research on the Gulf for a project he 'd been assigned . |
| 10 | With the economy moving out of recession we expect to see fewer clients cutting back and this should help reduce our terminations . |
| 11 | Two methods of accounting which attempt to address this are ‘ split accounting ’ and ‘ the imputed interest method ’ . |
| 12 | With all the criticism of standards of training and education flying around at present , it is heartening to see a tangible example of work which seems to refute some of it . |
| 13 | In describing her daily life every woman interviewed outlined the kind of standards she thought it important to stick to in housework , and the type of routine she used to achieve this end . |
| 14 | There was something of importance he wished to say that would affect them all . |
| 15 | A French scientist said ‘ Most of the work to be done in science and the useful arts is precisely that which needs the knowledge and co-operation of many scientists that is why it is necessary for scientists and technologists to meet — even in those branches of knowledge which seem to have least relation and connection with one another . ’ |
| 16 | FIGURE 5 After the initial laying in of colour I began to introduce more of a feeling of form to the objects while retaining the strong sense of pattern |
| 17 | Forestry is to a certain extent in conflict with agriculture not only because it removes large areas of land from farming for 50 or more years , but also because in its modern forms of organisation it tends to employ fewer local people . |
| 18 | Although we have indicated the growing strength of the movement towards decentralisation we have to embrace this with caution . |
| 19 | The unique insights of each are not lost , for in order to have a less inadequate appreciation of what is at the heart of reality we need to affirm all insights . |
| 20 | That 's the only type of animal he gets to ride these days . ’ |
| 21 | With a glimmer of self-preservation I began to reason that to be a martyr to an unwanted marriage was one thing , whereas to look like a fool in the eyes of all the world was another . |
| 22 | During my term of office I hope to introduce all of you to the ‘ Team ’ who are the driving force behind the Society — Friends without whom I could not manage ! |
| 23 | The EPA has received considerable criticism concerning the length of time it takes to set such emission standards . |
| 24 | Where once you were making a conscious effort to cast long and accurately and were aware of the amount of punch you needed to put into the strike , you will find that with experience you begin to do these things quite naturally . |
| 25 | ‘ With Kylie you have to remember this is only the beginning , ’ he said enthusiastically . |
| 26 | Blissfully unaware that the full panoply of America 's military might was about to deliver him up to the majesty of American justice , President Reagan 's token terrorist was welcomed aboard Skunk Kilo by an undercover FBI team that was so wrought up by the occasion that in placing Younis under arrest they managed to break both his wrists , though he offered no resistance or showed any enthusiasm for the 12-mile swim back to Limassol . |
| 27 | But knowing how to make a fire might just save your life one day , so you 'd better watch me carefully in case you have to do this yourself . ’ |
| 28 | She shot a swift glance at Paul in case he decided to amend this statement , but he merely smiled quirkily and said , ‘ Exactly ! ’ |
| 29 | I drift back indoors , in case she decides to go all the way and tip me over the edge while she 's at it . |
| 30 | I mean I think that does you know in honesty one has to recognize that alcohol is a very major part of Oxford life in some ways , you know for many of us . |