Example sentences of "and [vb past] [pers pn] [art] good [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 I think it 's about time we actually put that word back into the dictionary and made it a good word to have .
2 I patted Armstrong 's stubbly radiator and promised him a good clean-out .
3 The waiter brought two tall glasses and filled them a good way up with Courvoisier .
4 Everyone laughed , and the captain clapped me on the back and called me a good fellow .
5 He was honest enough to admit that he had to rely on me for the practical side of the business , and gave me a good rise in pay .
6 If she sprang up and gave him a good shaking , every bit of public sympathy would be on his side .
7 I hung the carpets out and gave them a good beating . ’
8 The police at Castlereagh allocated a cell to each man and gave them a good meal .
9 The employee behind the check in desk gave me a huge smile and welcomed me to the airport , gave me my seat reservation card and wished me a good journey .
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