Example sentences of "[vb base] [noun] [verb] [pers pn] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | On the one hand , I want fatherhood to make me a better person because I believe that , once I have the responsibility of looking after a child , giving up smoking and drinking and spending money on the motorbike will be a doddle . |
2 | A group of families living beside one of the region 's busiest commuter routes are facing a five-mile detour to get home , because they 've been marooned by roadworks.They say it 's making their lives a misery , and want engineers to make them a special short cut to improve things . |
3 | It is a fun glitzy read , and I hope Pan gives it a decent jacket . |
4 | Colquhoun tormented Barnsley with his pace and skill and last night admitted : ‘ It hurts when you hear people calling you a bad buy . |
5 | OK — and there s more futba to come — Leeds on SkySport this Sunday ; guess i find me a little pub here in Trondheim which showes the game live . |
6 | The Undo command gives you a second chance when you delete a block of text in error by allowing you to replace it in the document exactly where it came from . |
7 | ‘ I think Chelsea offers me the greater chance of winning something than if I 'd stayed at Carrow Road . |
8 | Parcelforce Standard offers you a reliable and cost-effective nationwide distribution service , with delivery normally in 2–3 working days . |
9 | Pray God send us a howling good crop ; |
10 | Again she found herself responding to the fever of his passionate desire , and as her own need rose to meet it a small cry of yearning left her — a cry that was accompanied by a totally different cry that echoed from downstairs . |
11 | Dearest all four of you , at last I have time to write you a proper letter , which I hope will reach you , via the ‘ diplomatic bag ’ before mummy 's birthday . |