Example sentences of "told [pron] in [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | But he told them in a straightforward way . |
2 | It was a natural thing for them to do so I did n't take any action — told them in no uncertain terms that this man was ill and he eventually came to and everyone was happy then . |
3 | ‘ I have also been to the Guildhall , ’ he mournfully concluded ‘ The mayor told me in no uncertain terms how displeased His Grace the Regent Duke of Lancaster is at our lack of progress . |
4 | ‘ He told me in a general way that he was American . |
5 | On inquiring where the bathroom was , the woman told me in a timid voice that although it was the door facing mine , there would be no hot water available until after supper . |
6 | March , the Secretary of State told me in a parliamentary answer that he was setting in train a new procedure for the appointment of a successor to Eric Bolton . |
7 | The Minister also told me in a written reply about the education and social opportunities that were available to young offenders . |
8 | Lord Palmerston sent for me and told me in a jaunty way that he would have nothing to do with this Gothic style , and that though he did not want to disturb my appointment he must insist on my making a design in the Italian style which he felt sure I could do as well as the other . |
9 | ‘ I 'll definitely stick to wearing them in the future , ’ he told me in an exclusive interview . |
10 | She was once a Tory activist , but told me in the first week of the campaign she had lost faith . |
11 | They told him in no uncertain terms that he could not take a holiday whenever he felt like it . |
12 | There are even rumours of near miracles he accomplished , such as the conversion of a foul-mouthed old alcoholic , hurt in the Marcasse pit disaster , who told him in no uncertain terms to clear off , he did n't want rosary-mumblers around him , and then was converted by Vincent 's sanctity . |
13 | Mr Brandreth met with Mr Hanley and told him in no uncertain terms that the people of Chester were far from happy with the decision to go to Glasgow . |
14 | But she could not , so she simply told him in a flat tone , ‘ We 've recently started exporting to Europe and Japan . |
15 | Blinked a few times instead and told him in a croaky voice that I 'd met Erica Upton twice and had sat next to her at dinner . |
16 | ‘ I want you to drop me off at the nearest hotel , ’ she told him in a strained voice . |
17 | ‘ I love you , Fernando , ’ she told him in a hoarse whisper , ‘ you must believe that … ’ |
18 | ‘ You 've changed since last night , ’ Ruth told him in a soft murmur . |
19 | ‘ You may perhaps gain the kingdom of heaven by your prayers , ’ he told him in an unkind moment , ‘ but never the kingdom of Great Britain . ’ |
20 | ‘ I heard that , ’ she told him in the same language . |
21 | Beth told her in a reproachful voice . |
22 | ‘ The only way you 're going to hurt me is by running away from me , ’ he told her in a rough voice . |
23 | The man told her in a broad Scots accent that he was Maurice Langton , the manager . |
24 | ‘ It is a lucky man or woman , ’ he told her in a soft voice , ‘ who is blessed with the privilege of being able to pick and choose the challenges he or she must face in life . |
25 | ‘ I would n't bother coming back , ’ he told her in a detached voice . |
26 | One friend who was told of the contents of the letter reveals : ‘ He told her in no uncertain terms that she had to help maintain the dignity of the Crown and consider the repercussions of her actions to the Queen . |
27 | A close friend confirmed : ‘ He told her in no uncertain terms that she had to consider the repercussions of her actions to the Queen . |
28 | ‘ Well , I suggest yer get yerself a good mouser , ’ Mr Goodrich told her in no uncertain manner . |
29 | Florrie told her in no uncertain terms that she would have to get used to it . |
30 | He told her in no uncertain terms that his father , the Duke of Edinburgh had agreed that if , after five years , his marriage was not working he could go back to his bachelor habits . |