Example sentences of "you tell [pron] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | You told me the truth . ’ |
2 | You told me the truth . |
3 | You told me the house is in need of attention ; move and you can move to a place which is in excellent order and in a more central position where you 'll be able to attract more customers , ’ he said , treading a verbal tightrope between head-banging irritation and reasoned appeal . |
4 | All you need is enough 10–20mm diameter pea gravel to form a layer about 2in ( 50mm ) thick over the path or drive area ; your supplier will advise you on how much to order if you tell him the size of the area . |
5 | So I said well you tell me the number . |
6 | I give you the input and you tell me the answer . |
7 | ‘ Not until you tell me the truth . ’ |
8 | And then he looks at the priest , and adds , ‘ Now you tell me the truth … |
9 | History shows that the traditionalist in clinging to his past is doomed to extinction , so ’ Goodbye cruel world ’ and could you tell me the way to the nearest model shop . |
10 | Can you say er , can , can you tell me the way to the nearest post office please ? |
11 | Could you tell me the name of the maple that has interesting white-striped branches and trunk , and where I might be able to purchase one ? |
12 | Please can you tell me the name of the director , because he also directed Such Good Friends , and I have n't been able to remember his name ? " |
13 | Can you tell me the name of the block of flats or the address of it ? |
14 | ‘ Could you tell me the name of the play ? ’ |
15 | ‘ By the way , ’ she began , hardly able to credit that , when earlier that morning her car had been such a concern to her , great expanses of time should now elapse without her giving it so much as a thought , ‘ could you tell me the name of the garage where my car — ’ |
16 | ‘ Would you tell me the name of the equipment you currently use ? ’ |
17 | Can you tell me the year of manufacture of my two and a quarter petrol engine number 90110300A . |
18 | Can you tell me the procedure for getting a book published ? |
19 | Q Please could you tell me the water requirements of my two Banded Severums ? |
20 | Now do you tell me the story you had from Lady Usk , or do I go to the old witch myself ? ’ |
21 | Please could you tell me the ratio of male to female Platies I should have in my tank ? |
22 | ( ) r you can play the same game back : ‘ Now , Mr X , can you tell me the price , please … and then , Mr X , the payment terms ? ’ |
23 | ‘ Why did n't you tell me the date for the birth had changed ? |
24 | Could you tell me the date and country of origin ? |
25 | ‘ Could you tell me the time please ? ’ |
26 | Consider , for example : ( I ) A : Can you tell me the time ? |
27 | Hence : ( 27 ) Pass the salt +> pass the salt now Or reconsider example ( i ) repeated here : ( 28 ) A : Can you tell me the time ? |
28 | Well could you tell me the number of people who are complaining now about faulty workmanship . |
29 | Wycliffe said : ‘ Will you tell me the nature of the missing papers ? ’ |
30 | All that happens when we times by ten is that the point moves one place to the right , so what will be the answer can you tell me the answer to that one ? |