Example sentences of "[adv] [adv] [adj] [verb] [pers pn] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Of course , if we do this two spits deep , so much deeper do we increase the potential for fertility . |
| 2 | The years of slavery are in some measure paid for by the clothes and jewellery heaped upon them by the Egyptians , now only too anxious to see them go . |
| 3 | Although BT said they were continuing to look at the results of the experiment , initial findings included the fact that not only was BT satisfied with productivity achieved but the staff themselves were only too sorry to see it end . |
| 4 | On the other hand , the parties will usually be only too eager to let him know what they think the answer should be . |
| 5 | Oh going back to the apprenticeship you were more or less left as you stood because I I thought that journeymen were very what 's the word very er they were only too willing to let you know what was going on and when you think about it you can see why . |
| 6 | A succession of managers have sworn by his midfield drive and energy but , it seems , been only too happy to let him move on . |
| 7 | The Leeds manager , I understand , was only too happy to let him go after a month of turmoil at Elland Road which culminated in a walk-out last weekend by the flamboyant Frenchman when left out of the Arsenal game . |
| 8 | Most employers will be only too happy to help you tailor your preparation for re-entry to your own learning needs and those of the job you hope to take up . |
| 9 | ‘ Well , my dear Tess , ’ said Angel with some enthusiasm , ‘ I shall be only too glad to help you study history , for example … ’ |
| 10 | It was probably because she was always so reluctant to let him make love to her , she decided . |
| 11 | A heavy meal is far more likely to make you want to sleep — just think of Christmas ! |