Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pron] [noun pl] of the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Serious naturalists could sprinkle their descriptions of the internal organization of new species with references to the skill of the Creator who had designed such complex living structures .
2 If the hon. Gentleman will give me details of the particular case that he has mentioned , I will certainly have it examined .
3 The branch staff will give you details of the best loan for your purpose and will tell you exactly how much it will cost you .
4 His servants and courtiers would bring him tales of the beautiful palace and grounds above , but he refused to listen to their mad ramblings .
5 Why , then , could Tolkien not finish his legends of the First Age off ?
6 And if you push me much harder , I 'll wash my hands of the whole thing and tell the Committee I ca n't cope , and make it clear I want you out — out , do you understand ?
7 ‘ I can only draw from this fact that the Careers Service did not destroy their copies of the incorrect documents and that it was theirs that was passed to the county councillors and Dr Ashok Kumar ( the Labour candidate for Langbaurgh ) , ’ says the statement .
8 Should we flatter ourselves that our descendants will find our concerns of the utmost importance ?
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