Example sentences of "[pers pn] [modal v] [verb] me a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Ye could gie me a wee bit . ’ |
| 2 | You must think me a terrible whiner . " |
| 3 | I am trying to set up a seminar on Ethics in Communications ( which may also touch on more general issues of ethics and management ) — do you have any relevant texts of which you might send me a complimentary copy and to which reference could be made in the publicity for what should prove a stimulating event ! |
| 4 | Hank yelled , ‘ You 'll give me a complex , Daddy , before you 're through . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ I 've seen my room and I can make my way to it if you 'll draw me a simple map ! ’ |
| 6 | I says , oh she 'll give me a little nod like . |
| 7 | She 'll make me a good wife , do n't you think ? ’ |
| 8 | I wonder if you could give me a quick ( and hopefully positive ) decision ? |
| 9 | I wonder if you could give me a quick ( and hopefully positive ) decision ? |
| 10 | ‘ Much as I love being crushed between your thighs , do you think you could leave me a little circulation ? |
| 11 | I would be most grateful if you could spare me a few moments of your time . ’ |
| 12 | Even more awkward when she said , " Do you think you could get me a small glass of whisky ? " |
| 13 | I suppose you could call me a born optimist . ’ |
| 14 | ‘ Ah , so you would give me a different opinion at Walworth ? ’ |
| 15 | I would be grateful if you would give me a little notice if you intend to have a go at anything it contains ! |
| 16 | I would be grateful if you would buy me a small house somewhere , perhaps near Bristol where I can find work . ’ |
| 17 | Among the delphinium , the snapdragon , the hollyhock and the sweet-pea , on a blanket , by a basket , she will grant me a nostalgic caress — always followed , on Odilo 's part , by hours of snivelling entreaty . |
| 18 | You have hurt me a lot in the past three days , Bob , and I think you will hurt me a great deal more in the days to come . |
| 19 | ‘ You will think me a terrible woman . |
| 20 | Perhaps you will allow me a brief reply to the anonymous review of my book Art and Civilisation in your November issue : The reviewer wonders why the book was written , or , rather , why the publisher was ‘ keen on the project ’ . |
| 21 | I 'm sure you can spare me a few moments of your time . ’ |
| 22 | Bartram had insisted that this differed from the candleberry , Myrica cerifera , while Miller had found other authors ranging it with the Liquidambar , ‘ so I shall be much obliged to you , if you can send me a perfect specimen , that I may determine its proper genus . ’ |
| 23 | ‘ Perhaps not , ’ a fresh voice drawled , ‘ but you can tell me a few preliminary conclusions . |
| 24 | ‘ Sure , and you can give me a few tips on the leisure market . ’ |
| 25 | I 'm sorry to intrude on you at this hour , but if you can give me a few minutes of your time you may be able to help me , and I 'll be very much obliged . ’ |
| 26 | You can give me a few at a time if you like . |
| 27 | and I teased them I said oh you can get me a big spanish doll |
| 28 | and I teased them I said oh you can get me a big spanish doll |
| 29 | You can buy me a big Coke bottle . |
| 30 | No , I ca n't do it now not in front of Cathy and that lot , they 'll think me a little slag and I do n't particularly want that image . |