Example sentences of "[vb pp] his [noun pl] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They were joined there by earl Rivers , who had left the prince at Stony Stratford and ridden north to greet the dukes , having first dispersed his men among neighbouring villages to ensure accommodation near the prince for the new arrivals . |
| 2 | They were joined there by earl Rivers , who had left the prince at Stony Stratford and ridden north to greet the dukes , having first dispersed his men among neighbouring villages to ensure accommodation near the prince for the new arrivals . |
| 3 | I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman was not able to join us in Committee because I have enjoyed his contributions in previous Committees of which he has been a member . |
| 4 | Zhukov had long since realized that there was little money in photographic portraiture and had turned his talents to other , more profitable sidelines . |
| 5 | You have kept this march inviolate from the encroachments of the Prince of Gwynedd , and you have seen his inroads on those less wary and less able than yourself . |
| 6 | An aircraft engineer , currently servicing this type of aircraft , has offered his services for such a recovery . |
| 7 | He had offered his services to this Scotland Yard fellow in his rob as a magistrate , only to have them refused . |
| 8 | Mr Douglas Wilson as offered his services in this connection . |
| 9 | It 's the ultimate insult when that politician belongs to a political party that throughout twelve years of Government has washed his hands of any responsibility for the rights and aspirations of people with disabilities . |
| 10 | In contrast to the crescendo of fury from Downes , Morse 's voice was very quiet indeed , and beside him WPC Wright was not absolutely sure that she 'd transcribed his words with total accuracy . |
| 11 | Ah Charlotte no , he 's got his shoes on that 'll hurt if he catches you . |
| 12 | He 's got his teeth into this , he 's angry and he does n't seem to have a lot to live for really . |
| 13 | ‘ It 's all the more credit to him that he 's got his goals in this era . ’ |
| 14 | I explained how I 'd attempted to fire at the Corporal as Kaptan lay on the ground and how the gun had malfunctioned ; it would be more accurate to say I 'd been first to aim but the Corporal had got his shots off first . |
| 15 | He noticed that Suragai had not used his hands at all during the manoeuvre . |
| 16 | ‘ When the guard — he was a KGB man ’ — Myeloski had raised his eyebrows at that point — ‘ had gone , I wandered around the library . |
| 17 | In spite of opinion polls suggesting public disapproval , the Education Secretary , John Patten , has defended his plans for national school tests . |
| 18 | Like all good leaders , he has stoutly defended his men at various times as the victims of smog , aggressive prawns and a railway system which makes even British Rail resemble a Swiss timepiece . |
| 19 | This is to certify that … has successfully completed an advanced training course in the following subjects : Information Management , Plant Information Systems , Database Design and Construction , Word Processing , and Personal Computer Operating Systems ; and that he has demonstrated his abilities in these subjects by constructing a database of the Economically Useful Plants of India . |
| 20 | Since Brusilov had not concentrated his troops in any one area , nor made tactical probes , and since the artillery bombardment lasted so short a time , the Austrians had no inkling of his intentions . |
| 21 | From this it would appear that a party can be considered to have waived his rights without full knowledge of the facts . |
| 22 | He said : ‘ This policy is closely identified with Mr Major who , as Treasury Chief Secretary , Chancellor and Premier has clearly nailed his colours to this mast . |
| 23 | In the face of many attacks , he continued imperturbably on his way — the dogs barked , but the caravan moved on — and this steadfastness seems to have aroused his critics to further ineffectual fury . |
| 24 | ‘ Maman , I have an idea , ’ the prince said , having racked his brains for further persuasions and clutching this time at straws . |
| 25 | The history of the Empire is full of strife , and on occasion one Count has marched his armies against another , and knights from different provinces have fought each other despite being part of the same Order . |
| 26 | That has limited his appearances in top championships , which a world-beater needs in the final sharpening up process . |
| 27 | ‘ It seems my nephew is so besotted with your sister that he 's treated his parents with arrant discourtesy , walking away from the opportunity of meeting his father 's cousin who is flying in from the States — a man who could be influential in his future career . |
| 28 | It had haunted his dreams for eight years . |
| 29 | Goose had haunted his dreams for ten days . |
| 30 | He was humble minded and never forced his opinions down other people 's throats . |