Example sentences of "[pron] can [verb] [pron] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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1 | I can wrap myself in a cloak or something . ’ |
2 | ‘ Ring Sam , ’ suggested Tim , ‘ and tell her to get her arse over here so I can tell her about the window . ’ |
3 | This is all I can tell you about the rapid modification process ; it has the effect of diminishing the prominence of events and combinations of events that normally occur together , giving prominence to new associations . |
4 | 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 . |
5 | I put in two gallons on Saturday , and I can tell you for a fact there 's at least quarter of a gallon left . |
6 | ‘ All I can tell you at the moment is that she is on the danger list . |
7 | ‘ That 's all I can tell you at the moment , ’ Mould smiled secretively and ran off in the direction of Mr Fractor 's classroom . |
8 | But it would be very interesting if er you had a positive er proposal or something constructive to make which we might be able to examine , but I can tell you at the end of the day money is required and this government wo n't allow to spend er , the money that er we have got er er erm at the moment that we could , er use but they wo n't let us . |
9 | I reject the hon. Gentleman 's criticism , and I can reassure him on the present position . |
10 | and then the jury , I can pass them to the jury , now then , sorry |
11 | Oh I had one bloody customer see if I can quote him to a complete relocate , it was only a bloody er systems , probably no taller than that speaker |
12 | I do n't have to speak to 25 people before I can reach her on the phone . |
13 | I have never been confident that I can split them with the naked eye , but 7 × 50 binoculars make it easy enough . |
14 | I can detect nothing in the evidence , even on the debtor 's version , to suggest that Marshalls misled or took advantage of him in any way . |
15 | Unfortunately I can do nothing about the first two but it is my responsibility to protect your salary so that your wife and family are looked after . |
16 | " I can adjust the stove , if you like , " said Richard , in relief " I can do something to the regulator . " |
17 | I said well I can do everything in the hotel trade from housemaid to housekeeper to barmaid , the only thing I have n't done is managed one but I could do that if I had to and I done , done booking of the reception and I 've done bar , I 've done diner 's room , I 've done kitchen , I 've done |
18 | Cos it 's not as if we have to keep it for the weekend , I can do it during the week . |
19 | If they can do it in the far North , surely I can do it in the South ? ’ |
20 | If they can do it in the far North , surely I can do it in the South ? |
21 | It 's probably one that picks up conversations in the room as well as just on the phone but I can show it to the boys at — ’ |
22 | ‘ These are all the variations I can show you for the moment . ’ |
23 | In that case , perhaps I can consult you about the other unpleasant incident . ’ |
24 | I should be grateful for your comments on this so I can bring them before the Parish Council at their next meeting on 27th August . |
25 | I feel I can beat anyone at the moment . ’ |
26 | Erm , I , I 'd like to thank you all for your participation this morning by the way , and I will give you out erm these reply if you 'd like re erm a , an information pack from us , or if you wish to have a chat with me , then you can send in this , you can give it me back at lunchtime , and I can send it into the office , and they 'll send you a retirement pack with an income planner and what have you . |
27 | When I have built up what I want to say , I can send it to a speech synthesizer . |
28 | I have been sent to ask you whether , if I can arrange it with the captain , you would consent to look after them . |
29 | Then perhaps we can have a talk and find out what I can give you as a reward for preventing heavy damage to my hayfield . ’ |
30 | ‘ And I 've told you there is n't any more information I can give you at the moment . ’ |