Example sentences of "[conj] he [modal v] let [pron] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And then I made a mistake , I felt it had all been a sacrifice in vain , I felt I had to make him appreciate what I 'd done , that he ought to let me go — so I tried to tell him . |
| 2 | Rob 's assured us that he 'll let you know where in your area you can pick one up so you can wave bye bye to ‘ Syntax error ’ , and say hello to ‘ Now loading please wait ’ ! |
| 3 | He told Mrs Avery that he would let her have a cheque by November 1st . |
| 4 | By right and custom , he himself and James here should be going back to the house for the reading of the will , but this very new Sir Joseph had made it evident yesterday that he wanted no reading done in the house and that he would let them know when he wanted the matter dealt with . |
| 5 | I suggested that he should let me write a version of the press telegram in a more discreet way , trying to keep the reporter 's expectations and hopes . |
| 6 | That he could let her go so easily was the final damning proof that his interest in her had been prompted by solely mercenary considerations . |
| 7 | I wondered if he would let me turn the handle if I gave it to him . |
| 8 | When it was over , I asked him if he would let me have a drive and ride with me . |
| 9 | After a pause for thought she told Dad that he must go and ask the Captain if he could let them have some cups and saucers and whatever else was available , even if they could not have the hall . |
| 10 | ‘ He may not be able to get round immediately , but he 'll let us know as soon as he can . |
| 11 | In the meantime I asked my vet whether he would let me have some sedatives to put into her food . |
| 12 | He looked full of himself but Cameron steered him across the street into the privacy of his store before he would let him talk . |
| 13 | Your here as long as he 'll let you stay |