Example sentences of "[pron] [to-vb] [pron] the [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 The flowers of the garden mourned for Virginia Creeper , with nobody to restrain them the flowers had left their beds and were running riot .
2 I want you to show her the ropes .
3 A town elder passing on information and advising them to do what the Romans say ( second in command ) .
4 You will not get the best out of the professionals you consult unless you have a realistic appreciation of what you want and intend to be open and honest enough with them to give them the facts they will need to help you .
5 ‘ I persuaded him to sell me the rights to manufacture the Seven and I took over everything except the Lotus name . ’
6 As of November 23 , Sequoia 's accounts receivable included $2.62m due from Ultimate , and the company has already reported that any failure by it to collect its the accounts due from Ultimate would have a material adverse effect on its financial position .
7 It is not for me to say what the states should do although I have a personal view .
8 Get someone to read it to you once only , then get them to ask you the questions which follow .
9 But it would not be proper for me to tell you the names of His Highness 's wives and concubines . ’
10 She must write a note to each of them to tell them the families were safe as soon as they were all accounted for .
11 We 've only got two now , but they like us to tell them the details of the day . ’
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