Example sentences of "[coord] [vb base] [pers pn] [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Yeah but they said we ca n't charge you for it he said we sell a new tube or sell you a new tyre he said we can charge you but we ca n't charge you labour . |
2 | I love it knitted in three or four strands of fine polyester thread in a mixture of colours for a really light and summery confection , or make it very plain and simple to wear with my latest love , a pleated double jacquard skirt in light summery yarn ( or make it a two-ply wool for warmer wear ) . |
3 | We argue about whether everyone has a right that the state protect him from assaults by other citizens , or provide him a decent level of medical care , or guarantee his security from attack by foreign powers . |
4 | His sisters did n't tell him about their books , or show him the new ones that they were writing . |
5 | But this time can you concentrate more on what you are going to do with your body to actually tell people via your body or give them a good idea of exactly what you mean |
6 | The spherical objects are very fragile and must be guided by Steg , to do this he must either nudge them or give them a quick blow ( erm … yes , fair enough — Ed ) . |
7 | How would be persuaded or give them the right image . |
8 | Often bosses ignore workers or give them the silent treatment — a negative , no-win situation for all concerned . |
9 | They may also write letters to Sinterklaas setting out what gifts they would like to receive , or do a drawing or give him a small present . |
10 | Theoretical or descriptive surveys not based on empirical research commonly make no reference to women at all , or allot them a specific section on ‘ work and the family ’ or some such title . |
11 | If , due to events beyond our control , we are no longer able to provide the holiday booked , we will return to you all monies paid , or offer you an alternative holiday of comparable standard . |
12 | Ushers , magistrates , Clerks of the Court , solicitors , and even the odd judge or barrister now nod affably to me or wish me a good day and more than one defendant , during the break while evidence is being weighted , has asked my ‘ professional ’ opinion as to his chances . |
13 | I ca n't afford to take you out properly or buy you a proper Christmas present , or be able to tell you not to worry — I 'm twenty-eight years old and I 'm still living from hand to mouth like a bloody tramp . |
14 | ‘ Or have I the dubious distinction of witnessing a rare performance ? ’ |
15 | Nor have I the slightest intention of subjecting you to a close examination of my emotions . ’ |
16 | Over coffee back at the office I tried to pull myself together and sell him a traded option in copper which would , as it turned out , have made him quite a lot of money . |
17 | When Batty comes back , why not preserve the current formation and make him the fifth defender , seeing as Speed seems to revel in the central midfield . |
18 | I found it interesting to take one person , say the rector , Charles Henstock , and make him the chief character in one book and follow his fortunes , as I had in the first book about the great Mrs Curdle . |
19 | Go and make me a nice cup of tea Mike ? |
20 | ‘ I 'm going to tuck you in , then go downstairs and make you a hot drink . ’ |
21 | This can be a two-way flow ; a good home base can help to create contentment , and at the same time personal satisfaction in life will feed back into the home and make it a pleasant environment for others . |
22 | ‘ He has long arms and I think he 'll use them to hold me off and make it a long bout . |
23 | ‘ Who 'll come in tae ma wee hoose , tae ma wee hoose tae ma wee hoose ; for who 'll come in tae ma wee hoose and make it a wee bit bigger ! ’ |
24 | In late 1991 LIFFE revised its ECU bond contract specifications in an attempt to increase its liquidity and make it a viable product rather than delisting it . |
25 | On the contrary , the miners ' wives seemed desperate to keep the spirit that had seen them through the long months , the solidarity and friendship and , above all , the feeling that together they could do something to change the world and make it a better place , not only for themselves , but for all those suffering injustice . |
26 | Therefore , if you really want to move the business forward and make it a great business , you 've got to live it . |
27 | We must sacrifice the most valued possession among us and make it a burnt offering . |
28 | Right come the morning arrived and and somebody else I ca n't remember who though , and there we were all ready to go and were walking with the press into the massive great shed where they roll the paper and make it a massive place the size of a couple of football pitches , we were just going in the door and somebody said to me they 're no gon na be using their flash guns are they ? |
29 | In the last months of 1989 the people of Central and Eastern Europe take it upon themselves to address the future and make it a different place to be in . |
30 | propel it along and make it a little bit different to the book erm with some of the other things , I mean for example if you erm get stuff off , I do n't know , for example people like Ian erm |