Example sentences of "[adv] and [verb] [pn reflx] [prep] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 I would have you stay a week only and behave yourself with kindness to me .
2 'As you all know , this was to have been a happy occasion , an opportunity for members old and new to join together and indulge ourselves with history in pleasant surroundings , linked in our common interest by the traditions of the Circle .
3 Doreen turned her broad kindly face away and busied herself with dinner preparations .
4 Doctor McCann turned an exasperated face away and addressed himself to Peg .
5 It was here that Sybil decided to give up acting altogether and dedicate herself to Richard 's career and the eagerly expected family .
6 Would set all cares aside and devote himself to Fei Yen .
7 ‘ I think , ’ Tuppe pulled a converted shirt tail from his trouser pocket and dabbed his mouth with it , ‘ that we had best finish up here and apply ourselves to adventures elsewhere . ’
8 The train crew were already collecting in the locker room when I made my way there and introduced myself as Tommy , the actor .
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