Example sentences of "[unc] [noun pl] [coord] [verb] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | I shall need to see today 's print-outs and talk to the drivers tomorrow , ’ she followed up firmly . |
| 2 | It could be , too , that the unusually complex character of Captain Hawkins , an illegitimate son of Peter Simple 's uncle , a man moved by obsessive jealousy , eroded by concealed cowardice and capable of the most intricate plotting against the young hero , has something to do with one of O'Brian 's most impressive studies of character , the officer Lord Clonfert who , in The Mauritius Command , more than once frustrates Aubrey 's plans and perplexes to the point of real suffering the open-minded captain with his extraordinary psychosomatic state . |
| 3 | On the following day Kim announced that he would honour his family 's wishes and remain within the DLP . |
| 4 | Some information is given about these iron deposits in Postlethwaite 's Mines and Mining in the Lake District page 127 . |
| 5 | He put a supporting arm round Farquhar 's shoulders and grinned at the men rowing only hard enough to hold the ship steady . |
| 6 | Then he was back , sliding his arm nonchalantly round Tug 's shoulders and smiling into the evening light . |
| 7 | We still work in the same building , so we 'll often pop into each other 's offices or talk on the phone , although Peter often blips me on my computer . |
| 8 | For this purpose auditors are entitled , under section 237(3) , to inspect the company 's books and to require from the company 's officers such information as they think necessary for the performance of their duties . |
| 9 | Attempts to improve women 's opportunities and pay within the labour market can therefore only have a limited success as long as women within the family continue to undertake most of the work of caring . |
| 10 | The man saw the determination in Mauer 's eyes and returned to the kitchen , closing the door behind him . |
| 11 | Milan : Shares rebounded from Friday 's losses but ended below the day 's highs , with the MIB 0.43 per cent higher at 1,169 . |
| 12 | for the social life of the family — spoiled , noisy , aggressive , destructive ‘ brats ’ are not welcome in other people 's homes and contribute to the social isolation of their parents ; |
| 13 | And with that he stepped across Armstrong 's headlights and walked towards the Mimosa , right hand in his pocket . |
| 14 | Victoria , oddly quenched , sat at Aunt Margaret 's feet and gazed at the shifting patterns in the fire , singing to herself a wordless , keening song . |
| 15 | He put himself into the pathologist 's shoes and stood in the witness box . |
| 16 | Unknowingly Raistrick followed the same path as the St. Mary 's workers and came to the same conclusion : the instability of the antibacterial substance did not make further attempts worth while . |
| 17 | If you stand where King Harold 's men awaited William 's troops or walk through the actual battlefield you can almost sense the battle all around you . |
| 18 | If the exporter fails to comply with the tender 's conditions and/or enter into the contract , the bank is liable to pay any costs ( limited to the bond 's value ) incurred by the importer in re-awarding the contract . |
| 19 | If the acquirer 's solicitors are to prepare the agreement , it is very important that they are fully informed as to the acquirer 's aims and concerns about the acquisition and its assessment of its bargaining position and that they discuss the draft with the acquirer before it is released to the seller . |
| 20 | A brave heart , oh sweet Jesus , he went to Ireland with Essex 's armies and died in the bogs of Antrim . |
| 21 | They tried to haul the ship 5ft by taking the ship 's cables and anchors from the stern of other craft to firm holding ground and then winching the ship free on the capstan . |
| 22 | ‘ I do n't think I could face Dr Wyn 's nudges and winks at the moment . ’ |
| 23 | The store manager saw his role as increasing productivity , whereas the personnel manager saw her role as organising and motivating staff towards the organisation 's objectives and looking after the staff 's well-being . |
| 24 | Balbinder was always pleased to come along for these sessions , to play with my children 's toys and run in the garden . |
| 25 | He is in fact participating by following the physiotherapist 's instructions and relaxing into the required movements . |
| 26 | " No more fooling ! " he said as he snatched the bundle from Mama 's arms and rushed out the back door . |
| 27 | The man and the woman took Susan 's arms and walked down the corridor , with Susan between them . |
| 28 | They took Susan 's arms and walked down the corridor , with Susan between them . |
| 29 | The ‘ Lord Mayor ’ and his ‘ Lady ’ appear at the door of the Forrester 's Arms and climb into the trap which is waiting at the door . |
| 30 | The master hit him with the serving spoon , then seized Oliver 's arms and shouted for the beadle . |