Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] us [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We have shown how group frequencies derived from experience with other molecules may be used to suggest assignments for particularly characteristic bands , and how the use of isotopes may assist us in the deduction of molecular structure and of the types of atoms involved in each mode . |
| 2 | You must regard us as a cross to bear . ’ |
| 3 | I think BT should compensate us for the concern and inconvenience these mystery calls cause , perhaps by reducing bills for that quarter . |
| 4 | Nevertheless , the de-Marxisation of their project by him and the ‘ death of the social ’ which he has announced should alert us to the doubts raised by Raymond Williams on the issue of certain types of Utopianism . |
| 5 | ( The very fact that the proposed ‘ Star Wars ’ defensive strategy of the United States involves computerised laser technology should alert us to the fact that such a defence has ominous offensive possibilities . ) |
| 6 | We have been more wary of challenging the transcultural verity of sexual categories , but in reality a minimum awareness of the evidence should alert us to the fact that though various cultures share general sexual forms , this does not mean that their content , inner structures and meanings are identical . |
| 7 | From a pedagogic point of view , the possibility of culture specificity should alert us to the fact that when we teach terms referring to discourse type and use them in discourse processing and production , we should not take for granted that each term has an exact translation equivalent . |
| 8 | Such an exhibition , and its permanent record in the lavishly illustrated new book edited by Wendy Roworth , should alert us to the rich possibilities offered by serious reassessment of the work of such a varied , complex and intellectual artist as Angelica Kauffman . |
| 9 | This should alert us to the fact that the canons are incomplete records , and that they could even overlook matters of royal concern , like Guntram 's foundation of the monastery of St Marcel . |
| 10 | Elisabeth Cook 's recent account of the ‘ Querelle des Bouffons ’ shows an extensive political dimension , which should alert us to the nature of associated rhetoric . |
| 11 | This zest should be carried into the transcendent and should bring us to the horizons of mental thought . |
| 12 | That and the Governments troubles should keep us off the front page for a day or two . |
| 13 | Anyone interested in learning more about this scheme should contact us at the address below , or on . |
| 14 | And that should see us through the difficult times . ’ |
| 15 | If you need to obtain shareholder or to other approval prior to completion , you should inform us of the specific clearances that you need to obtain and confirm your ability to exchange contracts by Friday 1st December , 19XX . |
| 16 | But this conclusion should lead us to an accommodation between dualism and monism rather than the rejection of one in favour of the other . |
| 17 | We have got the right Prime Minister and he must lead us into the next election . ’ |
| 18 | ‘ You are quite sure that he said nothing to you which might provide us with a clue to the killer ? ’ |
| 19 | ‘ You 'll keep us in the picture , wo n't you ? ’ |
| 20 | I 've asked Robins to collect her gear and she 'll meet us at the scene . |
| 21 | No , it 'll cost us at the , the buying price was fifty one . |
| 22 | She 'll set us on the right track . ’ |
| 23 | ‘ You have to remember , ’ Ellen liked to lecture Thessy and me , ‘ just how absurdly wealthy they all are , and how desperately the wealthy want to be liked because they ca n't help feeling guilty about being so rich , so we only have to be obsequious , give them loads of booze , and pretend to be impressed by their entirely predictable and usually jejune opinions , after which they 'll reward us with an outrageously large tip — which is , after all , the sole reason for being nice to the ghastly creatures in the first place . ’ |
| 24 | ‘ After the coronation they 'll take us to the palace for the night . |
| 25 | So , from Tuesday through to Thursday , he 'll take us from the Blackhills of Dakota , through Dances with Wolves country to the scene of Custer 's legendary last stand . |
| 26 | No , that 's what I 'm saying , we 've identified one person who 'll join us for the summer . |
| 27 | ‘ I wonder if you might tell us of a local hostelry where I can purchase a good dinner ? |
| 28 | Nonetheless the characterization of the fabliau writer in the text is a worthwhile subject of study , for an assessment of the tone of the fabliau beyond anything it might tell us of the usual origins of such texts . |
| 29 | Sir John said placidly : ‘ If that is the case — that he knows something we do n't — I have little doubt that he 'll tell us in the fullness of time . ’ |
| 30 | My guess is they 'll leave us to the forest . |