Example sentences of "[pers pn] have a special [noun] " in BNC.

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1 For example , a man with a hundred head of cattle , sheep and goats trains his son to know them by their colour only or by their size and type of horns , while every one of them has a special name .
2 A Buckinghamshire village boy ‘ liked best to go and stay ’ with a farming grandmother , finding a ‘ special quiet ’ and ‘ peace ’ about her ; while a Yorkshire weaver 's son who went to stay with his grandmother for several weeks ‘ during family sickness ’ always kept the bond they made then — ‘ religious , yet loving , although seemingly cold , perhaps I had a special bit of her love , for she corrected me with thrashing me . ’
3 I had a special ticket , because I was a newspaper reporter .
4 I had a special concession from … from someone . ’
5 I have a special licence in my pocket , you see . ’
6 Karaoke started here and I have a special dish called Sushi .
7 I have a special horse .
8 I have a special calendar , and I cross off each day when I go to bed , and then I lie there and think of you .
9 I must prepare to say at this point that I have a special report on the Colville Road area to er er committee , not just on the now but I think we probably need to have further consultation with regard to the needs in that area .
10 I do n't have to tell you , but for you I have a special place in my heart .
11 5.15pm Time to go home to Batley unless she has a special function to prepare for , drinks in the VC 's office , or a dinner .
12 DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL BEAUTY ROUTINE ?
13 DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL BEAUTY ROUTINE ? :
14 YOU HAVE FAIR SKIN TONES , DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL BEAUTY ROUTINE ? :
15 Do you have a special meal on Sunday ?
16 And she had a special name for it , I ca n't remember what is was now , but it was an innocuous word , like erm erm , kneading , or something like that , something you do with your fingers .
17 She had a special driver , who unlike some , cared for his horse and never overworked her .
18 Nicknamed Janet Gaynor by the make-up artists because of her resemblance to the star , she was generally liked not simply because of her sunny nature , but because she had a special hobby ; she read the teacups .
19 If you have a special skill , such as being a trained accountant , a hairdresser , or even a public relations consultant , there are always charities who can do with an honorary treasurer , an old people 's home that would love some free hairdressing for their residents , or an organisation that needs a brochure or press release written .
20 So if you have a special occasion for which you want to feel particularly slim , do n't eat rice the day before !
21 If you have a special request please advise your Travel Agent at the time of booking and ensure this is either correctly noted by the Agent on our computerised Reservations system or given to our Telephone Reservations department as appropriate .
22 She asked for any qualified teacher interested in assisting with training — not necessarily on a full time basis — but willing to sit in and observe and become involved generally — perhaps you have a special knowledge and/or interest in Music — Dance — Anatomy — Etc or would like to know more about training and the role of the trainer .
23 SUPPOSE you have a print by Picasso , Dali , Miro or Chagall , or sold one in the past few years : you have a special interest in a Brooklyn courtroom this week .
24 If you have an antique bedstead , you can use it with a good quality mattress provided you have a special drop-in base made for it .
25 If you have a special lamb recipe , here is a chance to share it with others — and win a tremendous trip ‘ down under ’ .
26 And , Ridgeways , we had a special bits , what we called a fast bit , for er for the er o the bodywork an and instead of having the the pointed er er er cutters on , it was the flat cutters , you see , they was a bit faster .
27 Our telephone company was kind enough to bill us only one Belgian franc per call : we had a special arrangements because it was so much .
28 I mean , we have a special relationship , and I was hoping that he would have talked with you about that .
29 ‘ We would like to see British people come because we have a special relationship with you , ’ says Ali Said .
30 We have a special position in that the oldest regiment in the British Army is the Honourable Artillery Company , which traces its history back to 1537 , whereas the oldest regular units go back only to the middle of the 17th century .
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