Example sentences of "his [noun pl] up [prep] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Abbel Mr Justice found it appropriate for the plaintiff quote , to recompense his parents up to the commercial rate for one full time carer , unquote . |
| 2 | Kenneth sighed with pretended regret , putting his feet up on the low wall of the terrace and rocking his seat back on its rear legs as he shaded his eyes with one hand . |
| 3 | With typical Dwarf stubbornness Duregar led his troops up onto a small mound , the remains of an ancient Dwarf tomb , to make his last stand . |
| 4 | At present every tenant makes as much hay as supports his stock in winter ; and has not only potatoes , cabbages , and meal in abundance for his family , but also frequently sells corn and potatoes , and feeds his cattle up to a third more weight than his predecessors were wont to do . |
| 5 | He had inherited his family 's respect for learning , and though not a savant himself , he nevertheless brought his children up with a healthy respect for books and the independence they instil . |