Example sentences of "[to-vb] [noun prp] [verb] [prep] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I say , looking back to see Andy coming up the hill behind me , suddenly slowing and looking wary as he sees the man . |
| 2 | She expected to find Kathleen prostrated by the tragedy in her family , but although she spoke sadly of Cormac 's wasted life and her mother 's collapse , Kathleen seemed remarkably untouched by the tragedy . |
| 3 | On the eve of Anna 's wedding to Nahum , Seb returned home to find Nahum lounging on the grass bank outside Fern Cottage , enjoying the late-evening sunshine . |
| 4 | Uncle Alfred woke from his day-long nap to find Anabelle sitting by the canal . |
| 5 | The Agence France-Presse ( AFP ) news agency reported on April 28 that two groups representing the Rohingyas , the Rohingya Solidarity Organization and the Arakan Rohingya Islamic Front , had described the agreement as " not acceptable " , saying that any permanent solution to the problem would have to contain UN guarantees on the safety of returning refugees . |
| 6 | He turned back to find Delaney slumped against the wall . |
| 7 | When he reached Handley Farm Seb was startled to find Anna seated outside the farmhouse door . |
| 8 | WHOOPI Goldberg led a bunch of rock ‘ n ’ roll nuns to displace Batman Returns from the top of the film charts unbelievable , but that 's showbiz ! |
| 9 | Excusing himself with a bow he made his way out to find Richie waiting behind the stand . |
| 10 | Tossing her sunglasses and some local currency into a tote bag , she found herself having to make a dash up to the top deck , arriving to find Niall leaning against the rail . |
| 11 | It did n't seem right that Ray Doyle might never again come staggering out of the untidy bedroom , curly hair looking a totally dishevelled mess , eyes bleary , to find Bodie sprawled on the settee , bright and cheery and grinning . |
| 12 | The door opened suddenly and a furious Algernon emerged to find James leaning over the stair rail listening quietly . |
| 13 | Mr Patten is anxious to see MFN retained as the majority of investment in China is from Hong Kong , and how he uses his influence in the talks will be critical . |
| 14 | Swallowing the last of the scone he ran over the drive and into the house to see Martin disappearing into the study . |
| 15 | This appeal to hear God continues throughout the Bible : ‘ All who are on the side of truth , ’ Jesus told Pilate at his trial , ‘ listen to my voice . ’ |
| 16 | Father asked for some volunteers to help Nicky collect at the back of the Church , he has already arranged this himself . |
| 17 | The three of them discussed the pose for the painting and Lipchitz brought out the wedding photograph to help Modigliani decide on the pose . |
| 18 | The Liverpool Six — Professors Sir Alan Walters , Patrick Minford , Tim Congdon , Bill Martin , Gordon Pepper and Peter Warburton — aim to discourage Britain returning to the exchange rate mechanism . |
| 19 | Mrs Keith , Senior , who had been staying with Jim and Jean during Tina s confinement , then came back in the trap with Bruce to take up her old room at the Mackenzie 's again , and to help Hilda look after the house and wee Billy . |
| 20 | To expect Paul to call for the abolition of slavery at this point in time is to be guilty of unhistorical thinking . |
| 21 | Small Luxury Hotels of the World will be appointing a tour operator to provide worldwide breaks , including transport , to its 90 properties worldwide ; and Forte , which was already seeking ABTA bonding for a new programme of flight-inclusive packages to overseas hotels , decided to include UK breaks in the bond , scheduled for early-summer approval . |
| 22 | Without saying anything further , Millie turned and went back into the house ; and Ben followed her , there to see Aggie shambling into the room , and although her eyes looked full of sleep , their powers of discernment were indeed wide awake . |
| 23 | The Parminter tale was utterly scandalous and she would have to persuade Wilmot to skate around the libel laws if it were to get into print , but she kept these reservations to herself . |
| 24 | Just as I was thanking Mrs Lewis and getting ready to leave Albert came into the room . |
| 25 | The only concession he made in Zaïs was to let Malherbe include in the preface the following statement : ‘ In the course of the work , M. Vincent d'Indy has thought it necessary to add certain viola parts , which are sometimes lacking in the original score , and to modify or complète wind parts that are too sketchily indicated ’ ( vol.16 , p.lviii ) . |
| 26 | So for a second it seemed the most natural thing in the world when the ships airlock suddenly opened , and I stepped out of my cabin to see Sergia framed in the lock , with two male Ardakkeans behind her . |
| 27 | She closed the door and turned to see Craig leaning against the fireplace , his eyes shining through the coal dust . |
| 28 | And so the board agreed to send Oliver to work for the undertaker . |
| 29 | Then , hearing a sound , she raised her head from her hands to see Rob creeping over the snow towards her , whimpering slightly . |
| 30 | Once she was driving home from a riotous party in the French countryside in order to allow Bernard to sleep on the back seat . |