Example sentences of "ask for water " in BNC.
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| 1 | At this point apparently , Pliny became unwell ; he lay down on a cloth spread out for him and twice asked for water to drink . |
| 2 | A slattern brought a small table for Athelstan to rest his writing tray on , and of course a jug of wine and two goblets , though Athelstan shook his head and asked for water . |
| 3 | He had a dry throat , too , and kept asking for water . |
| 4 | Then , " two children came into the room and came over to me asking for water . |
| 5 | I ask for water instead . |
| 6 | We explored the hamlet then chose a new-looking building offering ‘ Bed and Breakfast ’ from which to ask for water . |
| 7 | He glanced at her out of the corner of his eye , wondering if he dare ask for water to help wash the cake down . |
| 8 | remember : you can only ask for water if you establish and maintain an overlap before you are two board lengths from the mark . |