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 . |