Example sentences of "i [verb] it a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I got it a little wrong , ’ says Eva . |
| 2 | I 'm a comparative newcomer to this computer age that many people of my generation would rather try to ignore … but you really ca n't … and as an owner of a computer and an 8 year old , I found it a good read and picked up lots of new tips on home entertainment/education as well . |
| 3 | There with the Princess 's permission as the only journalist , I found it a fascinating insight into how Diana conducts a part of her life that has until now been comparatively secret . |
| 4 | I had been his guest in the air very briefly before when I was taken up to see Low Birk Hatt as a bird would see it , and I found it a thrilling experience , quite the best way to travel . |
| 5 | I moved it a little way away . |
| 6 | I weighed it a few minutes later and was delighted , to say the least , when it pulled the needle round to 10lb 3oz . |
| 7 | I count it a double honour to represent Framlingham this afternoon and to offer you a welcome back , a welcome into our homes which we look forward to seeing you on Saturday and we are so thrilled to think that so many of you have made the journey back to visit us and I echo the sentiments of another speaker , do n't let it be so long before you come again . |
| 8 | He said : ‘ The van was not there at 6pm but I noticed it a little bit later . |
| 9 | I give it a grander title : it is the virtue of political integrity . |
| 10 | The penis stirs close to me , and I give it a wet nose . |
| 11 | ‘ I know it a damn sight better than you do ! ’ |
| 12 | I find it a sad small dramatic irony that Leslie never knew what I did at Bletchley , and , naturally , was unaware even of the existence of Ultra , let alone its significance in his own military enterprises . |
| 13 | I find it a refreshing change . |
| 14 | I find it a mundane planet , rowdy |
| 15 | In fact I find it a fascinating creature which is colourful and lively , remaining active at all times of the day and night — and is virtually indestructible . |
| 16 | I find it a delicious and refreshing cold fruit purée . |
| 17 | It is obvious , too , that image and language become combined in a more pervasive and subtle way still to give some words a gender — as in European languages — although they appear neutral : I find it a constant effort of will to look at picture books with my three-year-old and say ‘ That 's the farmer and that 's the farmer 's husband ’ . |
| 18 | It is neither the ninety seven thousand , nine hundred and fifty seven pounds claim by Mr nor the forty seven thousand one hundred and eighty five pound figure contended for by Mr but I find it a fair figure for the cost of the plaintiff 's transport in the years ahead . |
| 19 | I used to think it bad enough parting from you , but now I feel it a hundred times worse . |
| 20 | Nicholson was naturally defensive and protective of his own work : ‘ I saw it a thousand and one times and I loved it . |
| 21 | Below it flows the Dorn , known to the Saxons as the Milk , from the cloudiness of its water after rain : and one still sees it as the Saxons saw it a thousand years ago , as I saw it a few minutes ago in the thin rain drifting down from the Cotswolds . |
| 22 | No , you do n't : for the simple reason that I suppressed it a few pages ago . |
| 23 | I thought it a great waste of money . |
| 24 | Either way I thought it a nice gesture , and when I next caught his eye I smiled . |
| 25 | I just said I thought it a nice name . |
| 26 | As talking had helped Violet , the girl in Hope , I thought it a good idea to let him talk himself to sleep . |
| 27 | I thought it a good idea . ’ |
| 28 | ‘ Because I thought it a good idea to have your home address , ’ he added , in the same tone . |
| 29 | I made no comment on this at the time ( though privately I thought it a brash boast ) but when we met for the interview I asked if he had brought the pendulum with him . |
| 30 | I gave it a wide berth and went to sit on the rug , but of course it had gone so I sat on one of the chairs instead , had a good long wash and settled down for a nap . |