Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb mod] [vb infin] [pron] [vb infin] " in BNC.

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1 Concerned , however , that these words might make him seem too frivolous , in the simple delight he obviously took in playing with his cat , he checks himself with the criticism that ‘ verily it may well be called an idle man 's pastime ’ .
2 Therefore , consider how your choice of subjects might help you prepare yourself for survival and success in the world of the twenty-first century .
3 Albert took off his glasses and rubbed them on his handkerchief and put them back on , as if clean spectacles might make him think better .
4 One or two of the local lads could help you fish the char , Mary could cook it and pot it — you 'd have to put the pots out to commission but the district is full of men who would work for you .
5 Caddis houses helped us take the previous step ; snail shells will help us take this one .
6 We hope the following few paragraphs will help you make the best use of the services available .
7 Unfortunately , you seem to have them by the wrong end , but , seeing as no amount of protestations will make you change your mind , I sha n't bother .
8 Check lists will help you hear the contrastive distinctions , and they will also provide you with minimal pairs and other good examples of the contrasts you establish .
9 ‘ Our aim of being recognised as best operator in the province still holds true and new and existing opportunities can help us reach that target . ’
10 In effect , the message being sent to John and the other hostages was that they had to keep a stiff upper lip and hope that , one day , the kidnappers might let them go .
11 Understanding your potential employer 's motives may help you maintain your sense of humour throughout what can be a rather trying experience , not least because you are having to cooperate with your rivals and in some cases even help them out .
12 The Spanish government is objecting to an EC plan for a network of nature reserves across the Europe , on the grounds that the Community 's richer countries should help it pay for conservation .
13 Some water companies might let you have a meter in kit form , but you will have to ask locally , because most prefer a professional contractor to carry out the installation in case of possible back-siphonage or other problems . , .
14 We went along with to investigate armed with a pile of Fun Fortnight T-shirts to see if the youngsters could make us laugh .
15 We went along with to investigate armed with a pile of Fun Fortnight T-shirts to see if the youngsters could make us laugh .
16 We went along with to investigate armed with a pile of Fun Fortnight T-shirts to see if the youngsters could make us laugh .
17 And yet , over a century after Jack The Ripper 's grisly murders — so foul that simple descriptions would make you puke — no-one is any the wiser about his identity …
18 ‘ Because no man in his right senses would let you go . ’
19 Worrying about , concentrating on and listening to the head noises will make them seem even more prominent and dominating .
20 Both events take place at the Scaling Dam Sailing Club , where qualified instructors will help you master the basics of the sport .
21 Kit-house companies will help you design your home and provide useful advice .
22 To see if the installation of metering on a large scale , does influence the er the usage of water , and if it does , and if that shows savings in the amount of water people people need , then maybe the water companies can reduce their reduce their capital investment programmes to provide even more water .
23 Professional punters can make it pay by carefully studying form but the average punter will end up with £81 for every Pounds 100 staked .
24 Your charms could make me forget the world .
25 We quickly found that few places would let us play so we started looking round for alternatives .
26 But the question was being only vaguely suggested — the next forty-five years would see it become more sharply pointed , demanding an answer from the interested individual and from the missionary Church .
27 Understanding the preferences of particular plants will help you avoid making mistakes in shaded areas of the garden .
28 Do n't pay a large deposit , and be wary of making payment in full before the work is completed ( many retailers will let you hold back up to 10% of costs until you are satisfied with the work ) .
29 Novell 's network products are mostly for PCs , but the next few years will see them move into the traditional minicomputer market with support for a number of minicomputer systems , thus re-enforcing their dominance .
30 Quite rightly , professionals are struggling to understand the pressures of caring , and their sympathy for carers can make them ignore or misread signs of abuse , or even to interpret abuse as a response to the difficulties some elderly people present .
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