Example sentences of "[pron] [subord] [pron] [vb base] [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The solution is which if we substitute for a , b , c and d from the matrix ( Figure 7.3 ) reduce to p = W÷D . |
| 2 | * As a way of finding the best structure for your essay , write out all the main points you think you need to make , and rearrange them until they develop as an overall argument ( see pp. 59 – 61 ) . |
| 3 | Newspapers remain expensive propositions and the cost of running them until they turn in a profit is immense . |
| 4 | They tell me if I walk in a certain direction for an hour I 'll come across a road and by the time I set my watch and compass they 've vanished over the dunes . |
| 5 | It 's alright for you to lie to us as many times as you want but when we 'd asked you once you get in a mood and walk off and do n't talk to us . |
| 6 | The new flexi-age retirement provision is unlikely to help you if you move to a new job , since it only applies to employees of 20 years ' standing . |
| 7 | Wittgenstein says ( 332 ) : ‘ Do not believe that you have the concept of colour within you because you look at a coloured object — however you look ’ and ( 659 ) ‘ But when I say ‘ It tastes exactly like sugar ’ , in an important sense no remembering takes place . |
| 8 | The scent of jasmine greets you as you walk through a creepered archway into the wide lawn . |
| 9 | I remember once when he was talking about acting on the continent , he said , ‘ They like me because I act like a German . ’ |
| 10 | I wan na see Pat see if she 'll look after Aaron on Friday night , but Gary says he does n't want Tim and Lorraine having him cos they smoke like a chimney |
| 11 | Kemp looks at her as they shrink within a dark cave , besieged by O'Brien and his men : |
| 12 | They make a fucking day out of it if they hear of a prang as nasty as this . ’ |
| 13 | but soon it will be appearing in a dictionary as , A bit over-formal , a bit archaic , use it if you like in a business letter but most people would prefer |
| 14 | If you prefer a rod different to the one I have recommended ; one which you use successfully and are happy and confident with , then stay with it until you feel like a change yourself . |
| 15 | Is it because they take in a smaller quantity of vapour or tablet dust ? and how far does the vial have to be from the nose before the dose is inactive ? |
| 16 | " D' you want it because you feel like a boy ? " |
| 17 | I do my exam in January and then I drop it because I go on a teaching practice and I pick it up halfway through third year . |
| 18 | Having discussed coloured water and clear water briefly let us move on to the reality of the situation as we find it when we arrive for a session . |
| 19 | Or turn to a well what do you call it when they turn to a liquid . |
| 20 | We 've all seen it when you arrive at a new prison . |
| 21 | That 's all very well if you 've got a forest to keep it going like she has , I thought , but what if you live in a towerblock ? |
| 22 | What when they go to a race meeting ? |
| 23 | And she said , sometimes I can agree with you she said , but some of them when they come into a library , you feel helped |
| 24 | They were made of diamonds , not gold , but I wore them when I want to a ball and never felt my immortal soul in danger because of that . |
| 25 | His collected resolve in front of his officers is assuring his troops ' confidence in his controlled capacity to lead them as they prepare for an impending battle . |
| 26 | The Liberal Democrat candidate for Caerphilly yells after us as we sprint for a non-political platform . |