Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pers pn] [verb] [adv prt] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Law Commission committee says that this principle is not good enough ; sellers should be under a legal duty to reveal everything they know and ought to know about their property — which would oblige them to carry out a survey before offering it for sale . |
| 2 | Mrs Putt might want a stall cleared out and fresh straw put in for some company she 's expecting , or she 'll want me to hitch up a carriage so she can go visiting . |
| 3 | I move in the er public protection report that er Mr Chairman , the bell 's still going do you want me to hang on a minute or what ? |
| 4 | And to encourage people to work they would make them fill in a job-sheet saying how many forms they had booked in . |
| 5 | Perhaps he thought it might make me nip up a bit quicker with his morning tray . ’ |
| 6 | If they 're sick for seven days or less , you may want them to fill in a form saying so . |
| 7 | It is the only course in the United Kingdom which will qualify her to set up a dance and fitness college in the province — a business , she believes , which will afford her children security for the future while fulfilling their mother 's lifelong ambition . |
| 8 | Erm two things now have cropped up number one of course is that there 's a fair chance within the next year we 're gon na lose Bill anyway through civilianisation , and secondly er the fact that er his boss er Rick has said to him , look I do n't want you going up a division any more to do erm A L O work , quite reasonably , he 's not being funny about it , it 's quite reasonable , cos its mileage . |
| 9 | But I ca n't see them setting up a situation where they 're gon na exploit their own workers |
| 10 | Would you like me to totter along a white line ? |
| 11 | We do n't like you filling in a form because we ca n't read your writing . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ He said he would be seeing Mr Moi in Bonn the following week , and asked if I would like him to set up a meeting with the president . |
| 13 | this bloke and his bird , right , and then ahead would n't like it clears up a bit in , in the Blackwall tunnel but it 's still like sort of five yards in between each car and he 's just like moving from lane to lane without signalling or anything |
| 14 | This would enable them to set up a business on a more settled and permanent trading basis . |
| 15 | " Princes cede towns , even provinces , but all the ability of the most adroit negotiators can not decide them to give up a rank which they believe to be their right " . |
| 16 | The Hygiene supervisors felt as though the planes would land on their heads , but this did not stop them carrying out a thorough and hygienic job . |
| 17 | The technique that we have introduced for light aircraft groups will enable you to set up a reasonably accurate performance on most types in those groups , requiring the minimum of adjustment on individual aircraft . |
| 18 | Ideally , it should enable you to burn up a little more energy and help you to become fitter . |
| 19 | But I could have them send up a tray if you 'd rather stay in bed . ’ |
| 20 | I will wish you to draw up a deed of gift in Mr Beckenham 's favour when once probate is granted , if you please . ’ |
| 21 | He 'll be all right , you do n't want him growing up a wimp . |
| 22 | Do you think it holds out a ray of hope among the problems which perplex us all so sorely today ? ’ |
| 23 | Erm but let's ste let me step back a bit erm because I needed to emphasize that because you 've spoken with somebody else |
| 24 | You did n't actually let them run up a big bill , you would you would go with them . |
| 25 | ‘ Princes will cede towns , even provinces , but all the ability of the most adroit negotiators can not persuade them to give up a rank to which they believe themselves entitled . ’ |
| 26 | An individual friend may not persuade you to jump off a cliff , but peer-group pressure can make Gadarene swine of us all . |
| 27 | You will also want to choose a type that will suit your special needs , for example , you may require it to bend round a bay , and you will need to consider whether a pre-corded version is necessary . |
| 28 | Opposition Members believe that the British people have the basic talents and abilities which , with investment in their skills and a programme committed to training , will allow us to map out a better , more secure and more dignified future not for only those already in work but for the many people who will join the labour market in years to come . |
| 29 | We did n't like them coming in the police station , they used to come into our parade room where our men were having food , and you can imagine them coming in a bit lousy and so on . |
| 30 | Miss can you help me set up a microscope please ? |