Example sentences of "[coord] help himself " in BNC.
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| 1 | Help her , or help himself by warning his friend how much she knew ? |
| 2 | It might be very unwise to accost him , to ask him just what he thought he was doing — trespassing and helping himself to food . |
| 3 | ‘ How did you get on today — have you found a nanny to help you with the children ? ’ he added , throwing her into confusion by casually giving her a peck on the cheek before leaning across the table and helping himself to a slice of chocolate cake . |
| 4 | Otley made me some hot milk and honey and helped himself to a cheese and pickle sandwich and a mug of strong coffee . |
| 5 | Perhaps Vic had simply liked the look of the decorations in an antique shop or an auction and helped himself , arguing that , like eggs and water , they were universal property ? |
| 6 | He strolled towards the table and helped himself to a biscuit off Ari 's plate . |
| 7 | In a sullen silence he lit a cigar and helped himself to a stiff measure of brandy . |
| 8 | ‘ It 's not enjoyment , it 's ecstasy , ’ he replied , and helped himself to a glass of champagne from the tray of a passing waiter . |
| 9 | He opened the freezer and helped himself to a cold beer and the last of the chicken drumsticks from the packet he had bought earlier in the week . |
| 10 | While Mr. S. went to deal with a request made by Mr. A. , the respondent entered the storeroom and helped himself to a key-cutting machine from stock . |
| 11 | Whilst Mr. S. went to deal with a request made by the respondent 's new employer , the respondent entered the storeroom and helped himself to a key cutting machine from stock . |
| 12 | Uncle Philip broke the armour off a pink battalion of shrimps and ate them steadily , chewed through a loaf of bread spread with half a pound of butter and helped himself to the lion 's share of the cake while gazing at her with expressionless satisfaction , apparently deriving a certain pleasure from her discomfort , or even finding that the sight of it improved his appetite . |
| 13 | But Evans merely grinned and helped himself to a stool from under a neighbouring table . |
| 14 | Charles greeted Joanne and helped himself to a large Scotch . |
| 15 | He sat down and helped himself from the coffee-pot on the table , then refilled Lucy 's cup as well . |
| 16 | Gesner waved for some coffee and helped himself to one of Stefan 's rolls . |
| 17 | Jake smiled , quite unperturbed by her sarcasm , and helped himself to a shortbread biscuit . |
| 18 | ‘ How 's the ankle ? ’ he enquired , and , causing her heart to palpitate ridiculously , he leaned down and across , and helped himself to her ankle , where a pair of small but pretty blue and greeny yellow bruises were now out . |
| 19 | But in the time it takes these children to ask for a drink of water an accomplice has slipped in the back and helped himself . |
| 20 | When a complete stranger breaks into YOUR home and helps himself to YOUR most valued possessions — its not just the expense that hurts . |
| 21 | He had begun to drink a lot during the day as he had learned to go to the fridge and help himself to prepared squash . |