Example sentences of "be [adj] to let me [vb infin] " in BNC.
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1 | I have been looking for a recording ( with some difficulty ) , since not many shops are prepared to let me listen to different interpretations ) , indeed I purchased the Royal Opera House , Covent Garden/Marc Ermler offering only to be disappointed , all because I wanted CD sound quality to replace a home-made cassette of a live Radio 3 broadcast ( should I be telling you this ? ) |
2 | ‘ If they were happy enough to let me through the door then they should have been happy to let me win their draw . |
3 | It would therefore be helpful to let me know of your availability at those times by completing the attached form . |
4 | You were ready to let me take you a minute ago ; now what the hell happened ? ’ |
5 | ‘ He said he 'd never prescribed it before but he was willing to let me try it . |
6 | She was afraid to let me go free , because I have friends in England . |
7 | Ironically , because having shown me what he termed ‘ retroscendence ’ , The Fat Controller was content to let me stew in my own juice for a while . |
8 | ‘ He 's a lad with bags of confidence and was quick to let me know that he 'd scored on his debut and I had n't . |