Example sentences of "[coord] help [pn reflx] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Another one of his tricks was to lurk behind the counter at the Turk 's Head so customers would think there was no one there , and then , when they were thinking of leaving or helping themselves to the jam doughnuts , he 'd leap on to a wooden box to bring his large dome head just above the level of the counter and say , ‘ Can I help you ? ’ in a very loud voice . |
| 2 | The children can also watch television on their own set or help themselves to soft drinks from their own bar , which gives Mum and Dad a chance to enjoy a leisurely drink on the verandah . |
| 3 | Help her , or help himself by warning his friend how much she knew ? |
| 4 | It might be very unwise to accost him , to ask him just what he thought he was doing — trespassing and helping himself to food . |
| 5 | ‘ How did you get on today — have you found a nanny to help you with the children ? ’ he added , throwing her into confusion by casually giving her a peck on the cheek before leaning across the table and helping himself to a slice of chocolate cake . |
| 6 | Then we took turns at the dressing table , plastering our faces with lotions , creams , lipstick and eye shadow , and helping ourselves to my mother 's " Arpège " . |
| 7 | She went into the empty staff-room and helping herself to a cup of coffee , she sank wearily into a chair . |
| 8 | Otley made me some hot milk and honey and helped himself to a cheese and pickle sandwich and a mug of strong coffee . |
| 9 | He strolled towards the table and helped himself to a biscuit off Ari 's plate . |
| 10 | In a sullen silence he lit a cigar and helped himself to a stiff measure of brandy . |
| 11 | ‘ It 's not enjoyment , it 's ecstasy , ’ he replied , and helped himself to a glass of champagne from the tray of a passing waiter . |
| 12 | He opened the freezer and helped himself to a cold beer and the last of the chicken drumsticks from the packet he had bought earlier in the week . |
| 13 | While Mr. S. went to deal with a request made by Mr. A. , the respondent entered the storeroom and helped himself to a key-cutting machine from stock . |
| 14 | Whilst Mr. S. went to deal with a request made by the respondent 's new employer , the respondent entered the storeroom and helped himself to a key cutting machine from stock . |
| 15 | Uncle Philip broke the armour off a pink battalion of shrimps and ate them steadily , chewed through a loaf of bread spread with half a pound of butter and helped himself to the lion 's share of the cake while gazing at her with expressionless satisfaction , apparently deriving a certain pleasure from her discomfort , or even finding that the sight of it improved his appetite . |
| 16 | But Evans merely grinned and helped himself to a stool from under a neighbouring table . |
| 17 | Charles greeted Joanne and helped himself to a large Scotch . |
| 18 | Gesner waved for some coffee and helped himself to one of Stefan 's rolls . |
| 19 | Jake smiled , quite unperturbed by her sarcasm , and helped himself to a shortbread biscuit . |
| 20 | ‘ How 's the ankle ? ’ he enquired , and , causing her heart to palpitate ridiculously , he leaned down and across , and helped himself to her ankle , where a pair of small but pretty blue and greeny yellow bruises were now out . |
| 21 | He sat down and helped himself from the coffee-pot on the table , then refilled Lucy 's cup as well . |
| 22 | The raiders smashed the front door panel of the garage shop and helped themselves from the cigarette shelves . |
| 23 | I filed them neatly in the waste basket and helped myself to a cigarette . |
| 24 | I finished my drink and helped myself to another . |
| 25 | I went through to the dining-room and helped myself to a pint of the neuron-friendly punch Uncle Hamish always made for the event . |
| 26 | Madame Gautier held the small silver tray of chocolates out for Ellie , who unable to resist , got up and helped herself to another one . |
| 27 | ‘ I think Stephen wanted James to see the site first thing this morning before you took us down to the house , ’ Elaine said , and helped herself to a warm bun which she tore open , spreading it thickly with butter and lime jelly . |
| 28 | Elaine handed her friend a bottle of Banks ' and helped herself to a glass of wine . |
| 29 | She poured a little whisky into a glass , put the stopper back in the decanter , thought for a moment , then took it out and helped herself to a more sensible amount . |
| 30 | When she accepted , Loretta moved across the room and helped herself to two glasses . |