Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] [prep] him " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fascinated Athelstan watched the strange hand signs which Philippa translated for him . |
| 2 | He was living with his third wife , the ice goddess Veronica , in an LA mansion , surrounded by the gifts of a lifetime — a six-foot , hand-carved tiger given to him by Deng Xiaoping , a robe given to him by Elvis Presley . |
| 3 | In some systems of law the disability of persons under full age is helped out by the powers of the parent or guardian , who can represent the child , and , by acting on his behalf or giving concurrence to his acts , can make dispositions of his property and contracts binding on him . |
| 4 | What would it be like to feel the weight of that lean , powerful body on hers , and lie skin to skin against him ? |
| 5 | In the Financial Times Lord Snow agreed with him . |
| 6 | Former Scottish international Rodger , who won the men 's singles last year in the Middlesbrough Borough Councilsupported event , has a particular strong field competing against him for his title . |
| 7 | Whenever an opportunity arose for him to spike evidence or arguments favourable to the defence , he did not hesitate to do so , even at one choleric moment telling Nicky not to be stupider than he was ; and his summing-up was a summing-up for the prosecution . |
| 8 | Slightly confusingly named Utsly-Gtsly , this model is one of many Nakamura creations made up from sketches given to him by flat-proud clients with 200,000 yen to spend |
| 9 | He does not in practice refuse to entertain appeals solely because the decision of the local planning authority was based on a direction given by him . |
| 10 | Jerome made for him , heavy and urgent with news . |
| 11 | Also hanging on the back of the door was the hot water-bottle that his Mum filled for him when he had tonsilitis . |
| 12 | He lifted a hand off his cup in weary salute to one of his sergeants. a very dark Scot in a crumpled grey suit who was walking over from the counter , and the man altered course to sit opposite him . |
| 13 | If the shipowner has loaded the ship for his own account he must have a bill of lading which must state that the merchandise loaded on board belongs to him , that is to say , the quantity of packages or boxes , the marks and the name of the consignee . |
| 14 | Frau Nordern gazed at him for an icy moment then stalked into the bedroom . |
| 15 | Tim will be buried in the Everton shorts along with a signed Everton shirt given to him by the members of his favourite team . |
| 16 | Beaverbrook and Churchill agreed with him that Britain had compromised enough and the issue of economic control of air routes could be decided later . |
| 17 | If there is trouble it seems Jones is inevitably in the middle of it , but he ca n't afford to mix it any more with a six-month suspended ban hanging over him . |
| 18 | Perdita gazed at him , her white left cheek slowly turning bright scarlet , her eyes widening in horror . |
| 19 | Jack 's only complaint was that the pittance he was paid hardly reflected the responsibility placed upon him . |
| 20 | Cora-Beth clung to him more tightly . |
| 21 | Pamela whispered to him . |
| 22 | ‘ Sarah read to him , drew for him , took him out in his buggy , even took the top off his yoghurt pots . ’ |
| 23 | The temperament we look for in our dog primarily depends on the work or function assigned to him . |
| 24 | While this internal argument reached its height , his superiors argued about him without his knowledge . |
| 25 | If the plaintiff/creditor was unable to prove his case and had judgement given against him , he also lost his deposit to his debtor . |
| 26 | Sophie gazed at him affectionately . |
| 27 | Will the Secretary of State please ask the chairman of British Rail to report to him as a matter of urgency on the state of British Rail in Wales an on its financing ? |
| 28 | Kathy Rooney had to leave me one night when we were dining at the Kensington Hilton , so she took me to the porter to arrange for him to take me upstairs to my room when I was ready . |
| 29 | If the official receiver has a number of general proxies given to him , it is usual for him to vote with these proxies in accordance with the wishes of the majority as expressed at the meeting itself or by virtue of special proxies lodged . |
| 30 | He saw the knot of people beyond the flames gazing at him in puzzled amazement , but they made no response . |