Example sentences of "and [verb] [pron] [noun] [adv prt] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Take me out to a patch of waste ground and kick my head in for spreading dissent ? |
| 2 | While the men were training and getting their eye back for archery and broadsword fighting , Lugh would be creeping up on Tara , studying the Bright Palace to find out its weaknesses ; he would be charting the movements of the guards and sentries , and counting up the number of people on watch at the Western Gate . |
| 3 | ‘ No , ’ said Philip , coming up to him and holding his hand out for the gun . |
| 4 | Simply place your finger over the end of the tube , lower the other end in the tank over the rubbish , and lift your finger off for a second . |
| 5 | I 'll have to promote myself and tidy your life up for you . ’ |
| 6 | If he was n't home , I 'd go back to the squat and keep my head down for a few days . |
| 7 | I know because I called around early and took my sister out for tea . |
| 8 | He slept deeply until around 9.30 , when he arose , breakfasted , and took his children out for a walk . |
| 9 | On Mum 's return , at about 6 p.m. , Sam would be beaming , showing her ‘ all the work he had done ’ — and putting his hand out for ‘ a few more pennies , Ma . ’ |
| 10 | She stopped and put her case down for a moment to try and collect herself ; her hands were trembling uncontrollably from the weight . |
| 11 | Amaranth had no wish to be caught napping in the lounge of the Grand Hotel ; how much better to return to ‘ Mon Repos ’ and put her feet up for an hour or so . |
| 12 | Boon was their hero … he cruised to his century and set his team up for a big score … |
| 13 | Bodo downed his drink and held his glass out for more . |
| 14 | Gerrard came back to the dais and held his hands up for silence , and though there was still a good deal of noise he made himself heard above it . |
| 15 | The friendly little Asian appeared from another door and held his hands out for our tickets . |