Example sentences of "his [noun] [to-vb] a [adj -er] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This method of narration allows the reader to take part in the initial experience , to share in the inquiry into its meaning from the start , and then to join in the subsequent dialogue with which Wordsworth engages ‘ the Mind out there ’ ( or the ‘ Wisdom and Spirit of the Universe ’ ) in his attempt to find a fuller explanation . |
| 2 | Daisy watched an expectant Trace Coley re-arranging her Panama in the driving mirror of her father 's Rolls as Brigadier Canford put on his spectacles to have a better look . |
| 3 | But not necessarily in a negative way : he had used his blackness to become a better boxer . |
| 4 | " But we are n't going towards them , captain , " protested Joseph , standing on the bottom rail and craning his neck to get a better view . |
| 5 | Nicholson laid it on a piece of black velvet that lay on the work top , allowing his visitors to get a better look at the tiny object . |
| 6 | He wrenches the seat-belt free of his body to have a better look . |
| 7 | It is enough to say that , having adopted the character of Oliver Twist , I have been fortunate in meeting with a kindlier and less formidable response than he ; and while anyone who knows the editor 's capabilities must realise that it is not beyond his powers to write a further introduction of the same delight as that preceding Volume II , it would be unreasonable to complain that in his assessment of the situation the needs of prompt publication have been put first . |
| 8 | Beside her , Travis raised his head to gain a better view , and she followed suit . |
| 9 | He moved his head to get a better look at the driver . |
| 10 | He stated his intentions to consolidate ties with South Korea 's traditional allies , particularly the USA and Japan , and to encourage his country to play a greater role in regional affairs . |
| 11 | But this is not a fight Mason imagines he can lose and much of the interest tonight will focus on his ability to handle a taller opponent who has been in with better men . |
| 12 | Oliver bowed to the undertaker , who raised his candle to get a better view of the boy . |