Example sentences of "[vb base] [adv] [v-ing] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 I still had the rod , gripped vice-like ; and , miraculously , the trout was still on , reel still screaming in anger .
2 Undoubtedly there are differences in people 's experiences of support between grandparents and grandchildren , but we have so little up-to-date evidence on this issue that it is difficult to say how far such experiences vary systematically according to gender , ethnicity or social class .
3 Attitudes to family and children vary considerably according to class , however .
4 McCarthy N.C. , 1924 ) ; ( c ) judge also acting as prosecutor — ex p .
5 Barbara , it 's a good job you both went out with George again because I mean Dave 's got well I remember really knowing with hair !
6 Bream shoal together according to size .
7 and on his own , and said to mum , come up here and get away for the weekend , cos it 's a hell of a burden to carry , with no release , I mean even going on holiday , she has to book it , organise his packing , wash it , you name it , .
8 If you do much watering by can a long way from a tap , get a matching pair , each holding 2 gallons .
9 Er , thank you Chair , for the opportunity to introduce the paper which I do briefly bearing in mind what I , I see are all the pressures on you which will go on into the afternoon .
10 In support of this proposition , Dr. Ralph Shaa , Edmond 's brother and Prebendary of St. Paul 's preached a sermon based on a text from the Book of Wisdom ( 4,3 ) , " The ungodly shall not thrive , nor take deep rooting from bastard slips " .
11 The effects on body biochemistry affect the metabolism of sugar , uric acid and triglycerides giving the appearance and consequences of diabetes , gout possibly leading to kidney stones , and disorders of blood fats leading to arterial disease which secondarily affects the heart and lungs .
12 You need firmly taking in hand . ’
13 In clay and heavy soils the risk is increased that the hole will then hold water for considerable periods , with the plant and stake actually standing in water .
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