Example sentences of "[pers pn] [verb] a [adj] [noun sg] and " in BNC.
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| 1 | They want them to obtain a good position and be independent , preferably in the city . |
| 2 | ‘ We 're now asking them to accept a revised model and we expect some opposition . ’ |
| 3 | As Fael-Inis began to play , each of them drew a deep breath and surrendered , and each of them experienced the deepest contentment at hearing the silver pipes of enchantment . |
| 4 | Help me to know a new start and a new strength as I seek to repair the wrong I 've done . |
| 5 | It enables them to find a suitable assistant and agree with them the hours , times and tasks required . |
| 6 | Some are combatants and others work in agriculture , They describe their music as giving culture back to the people , allowing them to find a new identity and respect for their collective cultural history . |
| 7 | As I developed I became a big bloke and that stood me in good stead . |
| 8 | I made a full statement and the contents of that I rely on for my defence . ’ |
| 9 | When Thomas Carter asked me how I liked Oxford , I made a wry face and said , ‘ Mmmm … ’ |
| 10 | I also aimed at another thing which people consider Italian I mean a certain squareness and horizontality of outline . |
| 11 | One night in Chipping Norton I met a married woman and fell deeply in love with her . |
| 12 | I got a two-tine fork and shoved it into the bull 's neck and shouted . |
| 13 | I got a new lawyer and said , I just want out . ’ |
| 14 | I got a social worker and she suggested I get a bus pass , so I could get to town . |
| 15 | And I got a massive round and an encore . ’ |
| 16 | ‘ My parents would n't let me leave school , so I got a daily paper-round and weekend work at the local timber yard . |
| 17 | I got a quick squeeze and then the hand withdrew . |
| 18 | That feeling of uncertainty did not last long , I found a new pathway and the bewilderment soon went . |
| 19 | I found a large hotel and looked forward to a good dinner . |
| 20 | I want a plump wife and a happy one , otherwise we shall never get ourselves a family . " |
| 21 | My father 's sort of said to me that if I want a job afterwards , and if I want a decent job and a job with a future , it 's got to be on the engineering side of the works . |
| 22 | I want a sensible venue and a sensible discussion ’ . |
| 23 | The thing is , ’ — I drew a deep breath and came out with it — ‘ well — it 's just that politics rather bore him . ’ |
| 24 | ‘ I used a hot towel and left the product on for ten minutes after which time my hair felt very soft . |
| 25 | And I did n't get funny numbers and silly squiggles , cos I used a reasonable package and not WordPerfect . |
| 26 | Nobody seemed to be in so I entered a rear door and took the lift to the top and knocked on the door of someone 's flat . |
| 27 | And er but it was only about half past five I did n't I never stopped till the I just kept going now tha well about half past four , I started to pack up and I realized my sandwiches were still in my snack box so I I 'd I 'd had one one earlier on whilst I was still working but yes the lady there she made us a couple of cups in the morning , er cu cup of coffee , I think about what yeah about half ten time but the time I painted a little bit and I thought oh I 'll stop and have a fag , with my coffee and I had a cup of tea later on in the afternoon but er I did n't stop , I kept going , you know and then course by time I got to my drink , it was cold it was cool , so you drink it straight down |
| 28 | Oh I 'd a little workshop and used to make stuff . |
| 29 | Then I played a second lad and beat him too . |
| 30 | Then I received a final notice and now a summons . |