Example sentences of "i [verb] [pron] [noun] on the " in BNC.

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1 That morning I met my father on the middle landing of the stairs , and we were alone together for the first time in the holidays .
2 I passed your dad on the crossing the other day .
3 I got my schooling on the hoof . ’
4 My fingers are froze , so I warm my hands on the cup for a bit before I try drinking .
5 I bumped my head on the door moving your mattress through the laundry , ’ said Tom .
6 I found your issue on the Palestine/Israel question fascinating ( NI 199 ) but I 'm not sure I agree with your proposed two-state solution .
7 I practiced my trade , I simplified my life , I was on my way to becoming the " Compleat Airman " , I also felt that I should get an overseas tour out of the way , and was quite pleased when I found my name on the PWR+ ; I then awaited eagerly to learn where .
8 I trained my binoculars on the reeds closest to the hide ; an up-and-down bobbing movement had caught my eye .
9 I fixed my attention on the tower of the library which the priest , Sauniere , had built on the edge of a precipice overlooking the distant village of Esperaza .
10 I tap my fingers on the table and look at McDunn 's cigarette packet , hoping he 'll get the hint .
11 " The old bird we were chasing just put on an extra spurt , and I banged my chin on the ground so hard I though a tree had fallen on me ! "
12 One evening as I was nearing Farr 's entrance , I was running , tripped , with the result that I banged my head on the pavement .
13 I catch his head on the tilt , and he rights it without shame , showing only a flicker of annoyance at not catching a snippet of a sight .
14 I put their empties on the bar and , of course , I glanced in here to see whether there were any more to clear away .
15 I put her name on the papers but never got a card back , ’ explains the sister of a Down 's syndrome woman of average ability .
16 ‘ And how will you repair your boat , Breakspear , or even take her away , if I put your name on the Stop List ?
17 I put my candle on the table , and sat down here , where I am sitting now , to listen to their story .
18 I put my name on the list with everyone else , but was absolutely dumbfounded when I was told one day that it had come up , along with that of one of the other Waafs , and if we wanted to go we were to report to RAF Wyton at 10.00 hours the next day .
19 I put my name on the road-traffic-accident victim and I walked out with UNIDENTIFIED clutched in my paw .
20 I put my things on the straw mattress .
21 I put my forehead on the steering-wheel and exhaled slowly .
22 With every nerve on edge and my heart pumping I put my foot on the first stair .
23 While I put my purchases on the sliding counter he kept patting the inside of my thigh until it drove me to desperation .
24 ‘ I think it 's time I put my cards on the table .
25 As he cleared off to lick his wounds in Canada he spoke of his displeasure — ‘ by trusting AIP ( Corman 's parent company ) to make a beautiful flick , I put my balls on the table and they got lobbed right off . ’
26 With all sorts of primeval fears about dark cupboards and traps and ghostly animals I put my hand on the handle , turned it , pulled and jumped back .
27 I put my hand on the last page , and hesitated .
28 God help me , I put my hand on the ruin of his head , and then I knew he was dead .
29 I put my hand on the place where your heart was meant to be .
30 I put my bag on the cobbles , rubbed my aching shoulder and sat myself down .
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