Example sentences of "[be] [adj] [to-vb] me [vb infin] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ If they were happy enough to let me through the door then they should have been happy to let me win their draw . |
| 2 | Now , my dear , I do n't know about saying shocking things — and I must confess , although the Rector would be horrified to hear me say it , that I should be very tempted to say shocking things at Langley Dene , such very new money my dear , everything so dreadfully bright and shiny — as I was saying , I do n't know about saying shocking things , but you are certainly doing them . |
| 3 | The only reason I came here was because the Madam gave me your name and said that with your underworld connections you might be able to help me find someone . " |
| 4 | You were ready to let me take you a minute ago ; now what the hell happened ? ’ |
| 5 | ‘ You were surprised to hear me speak my mind . ’ |
| 6 | It 's despicable to make me admit it . |
| 7 | ‘ He said he 'd never prescribed it before but he was willing to let me try it . |
| 8 | It was n't a fortune but was enough to help me buy my first flat and first TV . |