Example sentences of "i [vb base] [pers pn] for the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ And I owe you for the taxi . ’
2 You must tell me what I owe you for the meal .
3 Moving her just a fraction away , his eyes once more holding hers captive , he added , ‘ So is n't it fortunate that I know you for the cheat you are ? ’
4 I produce it for the mainstay of the tourniquet .
5 Elton does n't deserve to be called the worst , he 's very stylish and I dress him for the country .
6 I do it for the thrill of winning something , like in Barcelona .
7 I do it for the love of music but I got to survive .
8 Oh when I do it for the week I 'm gon na get a twenty five pound voucher for Marks and Spencers .
9 ‘ As a pledge of my sincerity in the matter of the crowning of Prince Richard , I leave it for the time being with you .
10 I thank you for the honour , Duart , ’ Hector said formally .
11 I thank you for the warning , sir , ’ Theda said demurely , ‘ and will hope to be forgiven for so wantonly playing the temptress . ’
12 I 'm not offended , and I thank you for the jade .
13 I thank you for the interest shown and hope that t is reply answers some of your questions .
14 If I enter him for the race will you wager ten pounds for me ? ’
15 Tough shit really , but I soften it for the sake of the delicacies of future interaction .
16 ‘ I do n't drink ordinary beer for the taste : I drink it for the alcohol . ’
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