Example sentences of "and help [pn reflx] to [art] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ How did you get on today — have you found a nanny to help you with the children ? ’ he added , throwing her into confusion by casually giving her a peck on the cheek before leaning across the table and helping himself to a slice of chocolate cake .
2 She went into the empty staff-room and helping herself to a cup of coffee , she sank wearily into a chair .
3 Otley made me some hot milk and honey and helped himself to a cheese and pickle sandwich and a mug of strong coffee .
4 He strolled towards the table and helped himself to a biscuit off Ari 's plate .
5 In a sullen silence he lit a cigar and helped himself to a stiff measure of brandy .
6 ‘ It 's not enjoyment , it 's ecstasy , ’ he replied , and helped himself to a glass of champagne from the tray of a passing waiter .
7 He opened the freezer and helped himself to a cold beer and the last of the chicken drumsticks from the packet he had bought earlier in the week .
8 While Mr. S. went to deal with a request made by Mr. A. , the respondent entered the storeroom and helped himself to a key-cutting machine from stock .
9 Whilst Mr. S. went to deal with a request made by the respondent 's new employer , the respondent entered the storeroom and helped himself to a key cutting machine from stock .
10 But Evans merely grinned and helped himself to a stool from under a neighbouring table .
11 Charles greeted Joanne and helped himself to a large Scotch .
12 Jake smiled , quite unperturbed by her sarcasm , and helped himself to a shortbread biscuit .
13 Uncle Philip broke the armour off a pink battalion of shrimps and ate them steadily , chewed through a loaf of bread spread with half a pound of butter and helped himself to the lion 's share of the cake while gazing at her with expressionless satisfaction , apparently deriving a certain pleasure from her discomfort , or even finding that the sight of it improved his appetite .
14 I filed them neatly in the waste basket and helped myself to a cigarette .
15 I went through to the dining-room and helped myself to a pint of the neuron-friendly punch Uncle Hamish always made for the event .
16 ‘ I think Stephen wanted James to see the site first thing this morning before you took us down to the house , ’ Elaine said , and helped herself to a warm bun which she tore open , spreading it thickly with butter and lime jelly .
17 Elaine handed her friend a bottle of Banks ' and helped herself to a glass of wine .
18 She poured a little whisky into a glass , put the stopper back in the decanter , thought for a moment , then took it out and helped herself to a more sensible amount .
19 She reached out and helped herself to an almond pastry .
20 If you ca n't control your temper you 'd better go down to the canteen and help yourself to a drink .
21 And help yourself to a fruit Shrewsbury .
22 And help yourself to the , I 'm sad to say that that has curdled since I put it in the jug , do you want me to change it ?
23 And kill them , you say , and help ourselves to the great burrow ?
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