Example sentences of "[vb base] [pron] speak [prep] the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 But enough talk of farewells and reunions — let us speak of the present . ’
2 Continuing last month 's comments on guitar design — remember I spoke about the bolt-on semi-component jobs that we see virtually everywhere ? — there 's been a development .
3 ‘ Then will you men tell him to speak to the farm manager ? ’ said Bathsheba in a businesslike way , as she rode off .
4 Tell me , Headmaster : I gather you spoke to the boy earlier on . ’
5 She sharply told Tilda , who had planted herself in a rocking-chair put out on the pavement , that she must come into the shop and help her speak to the man .
6 We need someone to speak on the side of public morality . ’
7 Have you spoken to the doctor ? ’
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