Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb base] [pron] [noun sg] on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | I catch his head on the tilt , and he rights it without shame , showing only a flicker of annoyance at not catching a snippet of a sight . |
| 2 | I put her name on the papers but never got a card back , ’ explains the sister of a Down 's syndrome woman of average ability . |
| 3 | ‘ And how will you repair your boat , Breakspear , or even take her away , if I put your name on the Stop List ? |
| 4 | I put my candle on the table , and sat down here , where I am sitting now , to listen to their story . |
| 5 | I put my name on the list with everyone else , but was absolutely dumbfounded when I was told one day that it had come up , along with that of one of the other Waafs , and if we wanted to go we were to report to RAF Wyton at 10.00 hours the next day . |
| 6 | ‘ I put my name on the road-traffic-accident victim and I walked out with UNIDENTIFIED clutched in my paw . |
| 7 | I put my forehead on the steering-wheel and exhaled slowly . |
| 8 | With every nerve on edge and my heart pumping I put my foot on the first stair . |
| 9 | With all sorts of primeval fears about dark cupboards and traps and ghostly animals I put my hand on the handle , turned it , pulled and jumped back . |
| 10 | I put my hand on the last page , and hesitated . |
| 11 | God help me , I put my hand on the ruin of his head , and then I knew he was dead . |
| 12 | I put my hand on the place where your heart was meant to be . |
| 13 | I put my bag on the cobbles , rubbed my aching shoulder and sat myself down . |
| 14 | Point of order , Madam Speaker I seek your ruling on the fact that the Secretary of State for health has declined to make a statement to the house on the increase of fifty P in prescription charges . |
| 15 | Different names may be current in my area , so that I give you information on the wrong fish . |
| 16 | I read your file on the plane . |
| 17 | I stand his face on the boxes that represent the chair , propped up against the wall behind . |
| 18 | I recall his emphasis on the last eleven words — and how they struck chill into me at the time . |
| 19 | I hear your voice on the line but it does not help the pain . ’ |
| 20 | ‘ Whenever I hear my name on the lips of my little sister , ’ Roman cut in behind them , his voice sardonic , ‘ I smell trouble . ’ |
| 21 | I imagined the whole business of running to the wire , and setting up the ladder a thousand times , but I could never get beyond the point when I set my foot on the bottom rung . |
| 22 | ‘ I know what violence on the streets is all about , ’ he said . |
| 23 | To be honest I ca n't remember , I know my lot on the last thing Wigan was doing two hundred and thirty an hour , so twelve times twenty , two hundred and thirty |
| 24 | My ear bends towards my receiver , and I keep my eye on the kitchen door as if they could come bursting through right now . |
| 25 | I keep my eye on the jogger suit . |
| 26 | ‘ Actually , I prefer my wine on the dry side , ’ Peacock said . |
| 27 | In the following village by village assessment of the famous grands and premiers crus of Champagne , I express my opinion on the merits and demerits of the major vineyards within each commune . |
| 28 | Should anyone remain unconvinced , I rest my case on the Leaning Tower of Pisa syndrome . |
| 29 | I have my eye on the subject ; the hon. Lady 's point is well taken and , in so far as I have control over these matters , I shall make certain that local authorities concentrate as much of their resources on local sport and recreation provision as they should . |
| 30 | I have my father on the phone half an hour later , erm , erm , when 's Phil leaving tomorrow ? |