Example sentences of "[pron] [vb infin] [to-vb] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But his own political outlook was also vital : ‘ Those influences made me want to write a history of the game 's toilers , the hired labourers . |
| 2 | ‘ He just asked how you were , made me promise to keep an eye on you , then rang off , ’ she said , frowning . |
| 3 | Why on earth would I want to do a thing like that ? ’ |
| 4 | That 's why I thought , when I come back the next time and you 're upset I said oh no way do I want to upset a woman like that . |
| 5 | Do I want to follow a set exercise programme or would I prefer to change my life-style so that I become more active ? |
| 6 | Do I want to make a will |
| 7 | Well he said they 'd been round with a helicopter , a plane taking photos of the houses , did I want to buy a photo of me house , twenty pound . |
| 8 | It 's asking do I want to keep a hold on one of these two , and if so , which ? |
| 9 | ‘ But wo n't I need to pack a bag ? |
| 10 | What qualifications do I need to become a stunt-man ? |
| 11 | Would I like to take a turn round the garden ? |
| 12 | Most are useful and work well but I am not convinced of the value of a pictogram that shows the direction of airflow in the cabin , nor do I wish to have a reprimand from a stern-sounding lady if I do n't close the door properly . |
| 13 | I really do I wish to have an MP here on the phone line and talk about this er proposed pay rise . |
| 14 | Not only did I have to borrow a gown , I was even lent a jacket to go under it ! |
| 15 | ‘ Do I have to wear a tie ? ’ |
| 16 | Would I have to place a screen between the two tanks so that the fish can not see each other ? |
| 17 | Why do I have to buy a certificate from the Banco de la Nacion to register my loss ? |
| 18 | The thing is , I ca n't do the environment , well it 's not that I ca n't do it when I was talking to er to the tuto the form tutors yesterday er they 're biggest keen I think Catherine had happened to notice some work that Sandra had done that she found er , interesting enough and where the kids should be knowing about , it was about banking how to sign a cheque , how to look after finances erm you know , do I have to buy a pair of trainers because it 's got Reebok on them , this sort of thing . |
| 19 | ‘ Why — why did I have to pack a bag just for dinner when … ? ’ |
| 20 | ‘ With the second book I feel I deserve to make a living from writing — I 'm not a fraud . ’ |
| 21 | I was not called at Question Time , nor did I stand to ask a question . |
| 22 | That 's cos I made a mistake ! if I did I forget to do a word there ? |
| 23 | What else can I add to establish an Amazon community ? |
| 24 | How do I get to own a tree ? she cries up . |
| 25 | ‘ When do I get to squeeze a lump of coal into a diamond ? ’ |
| 26 | ‘ Speaking of cost , Bewdsley , can I afford to buy a hunting-box ? |
| 27 | By Christ and Leonard I shall love no failing clerk nor do I care to receive a clerk within the house nor on the floor ; let him keep his arse outside the door ! |
| 28 | Anyway , what knowledge of football d' ya need to manage a bunch of plonkers in the Third Division ? |
| 29 | do you want to set a date for another meeting just now or do you want to get in touch later George ? |
| 30 | Adalbert of Bremen claims to be spiritual overlord of the Orkneys and Norway : do you want to set a precedent there ? ’ |