Example sentences of "[vb base] [adj] [adj] [noun sg] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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1 | That 's a lot , I mean that wooden fence we had I mean , a lot of garden fences are dear , but it was a pound cheaper in the garden centre at Tesco 's |
2 | Oh you mean that little cabinet we 've got there |
3 | On a sunny afternoon , most people prefer to use the outdoor pool so that if you want some serious exercise you can swim indoors without too many hazards . |
4 | You want some more coleslaw it 's not good offering you that son you wo n't eat it . |
5 | I did use more at first when I was buying grams , say a year ago , when I was doin' that , but , say this last year I was trying to pace meself out 'cos I knew that I 'd run outa money eventually , so I had to try and make it last … . |
6 | Since motorways fit this same description they would seem to be the perfect location . |
7 | Why does n't it cut out airport and fly one less stop you know . |
8 | Be security conscious — report any unattended luggage you see immediately |
9 | If I ca n't get the information I want any other way I shall ask the fraud squad to make inquiries . |
10 | It was to hound and hasten Leonard 's waking thoughts , eliminate any residual interest he may have possessed in mere intellectual commitment , and open to him the stark reality of life downtown . |
11 | replace any red sky we had hoped for , |
12 | ‘ What , and ruin this wonderful party you 've arranged for me ? |
13 | Let this new person you have become learn how to love … |
14 | Before we undertake any active treatment it is essential that we have helped the client to understand that excessive stress leads to symptoms of anxiety . |
15 | Gentlemen if you accept that amended recommendation it will be necessary this morning to identify those members of your committee who will take part in this joint committee . |
16 | You ca n't wait to buy a copy and read some intriguing article you glimpse over a strap-hanging shoulder . |
17 | I mean I do n't know whether they and they run this conservation course you |
18 | Finish some more cereal you must be a hungry boy . |
19 | Wear this fucking thing it 's attached to my hair |
20 | But once we add this functional criterion we create a different problem : sometimes non-governmental bodies perform functions which we might consider to be governmental ( or ‘ public ’ ) in nature ( or , in other words , most appropriately conducted by government ) . |
21 | ‘ When Leila told me about you , when I read all that shit you left her , I pitied you , ’ she said bitterly . |
22 | They 'll also be on hand to arrange car hire , and give any other advice you need . |
23 | They 've eat all that seed you you 're going to run out before we get another |
24 | I had no intention just then of attempting such a thing , but as I lay awake that night I realised that if it had n't been for Lili I might have felt it necessary to attempt to describe to someone , anyone , what I knew of God and what he had asked of me . |
25 | You mean all this time you thought your mother no , I just do n't understand . |
26 | It may help to place your hands with your fingertips together on your stomach — make sure each time you breathe in your fingertips come apart and come together as your breathe out . |
27 | Right , well please make sure this time you really go to work on those as well , now we 've got thirty three to have have n't we , now just let's have a look at that and make sure that you |
28 | But at the heart of that issue I you know that specific issue I think is a good example of the of of the problem which I see you facing is that I think it 's more not so much about the noise but about the fact that we have a relatively privileged few people who are enjoying going to these May Balls I mean and enjoying the end of their exams , staying up all night , and I wonder in fact if it 's more a matter of sour grapes rather than environmental health . |
29 | No I was bloody fright but I know that other night I shut that door . |
30 | You know that stripy T-shirt I 've got the |