Example sentences of "[v-ing] i [adv] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This was around the time he first started seeing me as more than just an employee . |
| 2 | I do n't see the point of all this , keeping me here this way . ’ |
| 3 | That was my revenge on you , for causing me so much trouble ! ’ she cried angrily . |
| 4 | The actual experience was n't frightening me so much as what I 'd been told . |
| 5 | So she said , well I said I 've got one oh you 're paying me too much now . |
| 6 | But his questions were at once crucifying me as much as I knew they were of help . |
| 7 | For a second I thought he was going to hit me , but then he reached into his jacket pocket and brought out a wallet that he unfolded and thrust towards me , giving me just enough time to see that he held the rank of chief inspector , one of the highest ranks in the Bahamian police force , then the wallet was snapped shut and Deacon Billingsley moved to stand very close to me , so close that I could smell the cigar smoke on his breath . |
| 8 | They are giving me so much discomfort now , I can hardly listen to these gentlemen . ’ |
| 9 | Either he did not wish me to get into trouble or , more probable , he did not relish the thought of giving me so much gelt — sixpence . |
| 10 | ‘ Thank you for giving me so much help . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ Well , why are you asking me so many questions ? ’ |
| 12 | well er , I 'm sorry to interrupt you , I 'm sorry I do apologise , perhaps it 's my tooth , it 's making me even more testier than usual , erm , I , I thought your case was that these agreements were void |
| 13 | She rather thought then that they would be returning to their hotel , and , because she had enjoyed everything so much , she added sincerely , ‘ And thank you for taking me around , and for showing me so much . ’ |
| 14 | And I was , Donald , I was so happy to get it back and read it and learn that you are missing me as much as I am missing you . |