Example sentences of "[conj] [vb past] [pn reflx] on " in BNC.
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| 1 | He could win his place back or put himself on the market . ’ |
| 2 | Or set himself on fire like a Buddhist monk , but accidentally . |
| 3 | The state monopoly of television in a country that prided itself on its tradition of freedom and pluralism of the means of expression — failed . |
| 4 | It oozed slimy green algae that plastered itself on her face and clothes . |
| 5 | I would shrink away in instant horror from the hand that placed itself on my arm or shoulder in an embarrassed and half-hearted attempt at communication . |
| 6 | She brushed away the dullness that settled itself on her whenever she thought too hard about his death , about the way he had chosen to live parts of his life , the worries that had been there within her , deep below the surface , and forced herself to concentrate on finding the right numbered exit to this magnificent part of Gloucestershire . |
| 7 | She turned and regarded him , and after a moment walked slowly and deliberately to the Ancient Throne of Niall of the Nine Hostages and seated herself on it . |
| 8 | Victoria came up the room and seated herself on the couch , and without either greeting or preamble , she said , ‘ I 've had indigestion ever since Christmas Day . |
| 9 | In some minutes the short hairs on the disc of the leaf began to bend , then the long hairs , and laid themselves on the insect . |
| 10 | He had built a lean-to greenhouse on the back of the scullery and prided himself on his chrysanthemums and gladioli . |
| 11 | I imagine it might be said that it was too insistent on formal academic instruction , that it took things like examinations very seriously and prided itself on its academic record ; yet in fact the education it gave was surprisingly wide and varied … |
| 12 | ‘ It tripped on the rein and lamed itself on a tree-root , ’ said Crane . |
| 13 | He walked across to the bed and flung himself on it . |
| 14 | But before he could get there Mister Johnny gave a high , piercing cry , quite unlike any sound Carrie had ever heard him make before , and flung himself on Frederick , arms flailing . |
| 15 | She ran past him , and flung herself on the door , fumbling with the catch . |
| 16 | This occurred just after I took a turning and found myself on a road curving around the edge of a hill . |
| 17 | I did a neat somersault and found myself on the bottom of the river , drowning ; fishing jacket , waders and fishing bag weighed me down . |
| 18 | Me and Sam missed our way and found ourselves on the edge of Foxton Mire . |
| 19 | We crossed to the island of Krk at 16:30 and found ourselves on what was virtually a single track ‘ road ’ heading for the town of Krk . |
| 20 | She had got lost , returning to their home in Ambleside Road , Warndon , Worcester , and found herself on the M50 . |
| 21 | No , oh yes , nick all the cards and played myself on the tune |
| 22 | Before it grew too chilly she climbed out and dried herself on her dirty shirt before dressing . |
| 23 | The plaintiff slipped and injured himself on an area of floor to which sawdust had not been applied . |
| 24 | Lee lifted herself a little towards her goddess and rested herself on one elbow , looking up like a child , expectant . |
| 25 | He and Mr Fletcher sat at the table and Willie took one of the mugs and perched himself on the stool in front of the range . |
| 26 | She went over and perched herself on the ottoman at his feet . |
| 27 | Lucy remonstrated , when Virginia had made them both a cup of tea and perched herself on the edge of Lucy 's bed . |
| 28 | Shots slammed into the walls inside the courtyard where the civilians cried and threw themselves on the ground . |
| 29 | On one occasion when he had failed to produce an essay for the third week running , Betjeman wandered sheepishly into Lewis 's room and threw himself on his knees by the hearth . |
| 30 | He came and threw himself on our bed , shaking all over . |