Example sentences of "[adv] [vb past] he make " in BNC.
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| 1 | Not only did he make sure that we had a thorough grounding in the 3 Rs , Reading — Writing — Rithmatic , but just as important — he taught us C. P. and K. — Courtesy , Politeness and Kindness : |
| 2 | It was worthwhile , though — not only did he make me feel young and raunchy again , he left me with enough self-esteem to believe in my capabilities as a single mother . ’ |
| 3 | Dom Grossard further informs us that ‘ He could tell at once which grapes were from which vineyards and would say , ‘ The wine of that vineyard must be married with the wine of that one ’ , and never once did he make a mistake . ’ |
| 4 | As soon as he realised his mistake he tried to go into reverse , but once America sent troops to Saudi Arabia the dictator was trapped : only then did he make Kuwait the 19th province and drop all talk of withdrawing . |
| 5 | He neither leered nor lunged , he did not pinch her neither did he make a sudden and late demand for hot water and a brandy to his bedroom . |