Example sentences of "[adv] that they [vb mod] [vb infin] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | While they were at the mercy of erratic weather or changes in the migration routes of reindeer , so that they might suffer famine from time to time , they were generally well fed , more or less comfortably adapted to their environment , and enjoyed a surplus of resources sufficient to allow expenditure of time on the decoration of clothing and utensils on story-telling and dancing . |
| 2 | They had even packed up further provisions in the picnic basket Brian had happened to bring , so that they would have sustenance to help them on their way : Taunton , Wellington , Tiverton . |
| 3 | It is essential that these councils are set up as soon as possible so that they may start work on all the detailed arrangements and consultations that will be necessary if a smooth transition to the new funding system is to be ensured . |
| 4 | Many of the new middle class girls ' schools sought to show that they took the problem of adolescent development seriously by appointing doctors to safeguard the welfare of their charges , and until well into the twentieth century pupils attending the Girls ' Public Day School Trust schools , the first of which opened in 1872 , went to school only in the mornings so that they should avoid strain and be allowed to be at home with their mothers in the afternoons . |
| 5 | He invited Gerald Thomas and Peter Rogers to come and see the show — mainly so that they could watch Lance Percival at work . |
| 6 | She and her boyfriend , Mark Evans are accused of hiring Norman White from Gloucester for £30,000 , intending that he should kill Ivor Stokle and Pauline Leyshon , so that they could collect insurance money on Mr Stokle 's life . |
| 7 | He walked to Hause Point twice a day and apart from that … he wrote one or two letters and delighted her father by franking one of his ; he waited for him to get a full free day so that they could go char fishing ; he declined all invitations and although he was irreproachably welcoming when Mr Skelton and his daughter made a surprise detour on one of their visits up the valley from Lorton to call in at the Fish , Mary thought that she could tell that he was happier to see them depart than he had been to see them arrive . |
| 8 | She begged him to stay so that they could start life afresh as a family . |
| 9 | She longed to wake him so that they could make love again but did not dare to because , for all the intimacy of the previous hours , Constance knew that she was lying next to a virtual stranger . |
| 10 | Throughout the forest , in glades and clearings , unknown men were burning little piles of leaves so that they could send smoke signals up into the sky . |
| 11 | It was recognised , however , that as the crew members became more experienced and gained seniority there was a need for specialised navigational training so that they could replace No. 1 's and eventually Commanders . |
| 12 | ‘ I think you 'll have to , ’ said Fenella , who found the idea completely appalling , but who was trying to be practical and sensible and make it sound safe for them to go so that they could get Nuadu . |
| 13 | They should have declared a state of emergency and ensured that Bellwin money was made available to councils so that they could take emergency action . |
| 14 | Guests at the Award ceremony were invited to arrive in good time so that they could take part in the fund raising . |
| 15 | The connection between modern architecture and tyranny awaits its historian , but it is worth reflecting on the mentality of Le Corbusier and his acolytes before being too harsh on the servile Romanian architects who competed for Ceauşescu 's favour so that they could take charge of the vast projects he had in mind . |
| 16 | The prisoners , under strict supervision , were allowed to level it so that they could play football or a strange game called rugby , or go running , or simply sit in the sun . |
| 17 | Godmanis announced on Aug. 27 that the government would borrow US$12,000,000 from Latvian enterprises to pay farmers for grain , dairy and meat reserves , so that they could buy seed for the winter sowing . |
| 18 | The road would be turning east soon , and taking them back to the main road so that they could turn south and walk back to the house . |
| 19 | They may also wish to avoid the possible constraints of association membership if they enjoy lower unit costs as a result of economies of scale or capital intensity so that they can make wage concessions which might jeopardise the existence of smaller enterprises . |
| 20 | Another type of collaboration is a specialization agreement where firms agree to specialize in production so that they can achieve scale economies , with commitments to supply each other ( on favourable terms ) with the products that the other is not producing . |
| 21 | If the great mass of the people are to make a cultural democracy for themselves a prime objective must be the development of political awareness and action so that they can achieve command of their own culture and control of the socio-economic forces which affect it , surmounting the crises of a world of crises . |
| 22 | Others , for example most silver-foliaged plants , have developed special characteristics such as furry leaves or thick , waxy-cuticled foliage , so that they can tolerate summer extremes . |
| 23 | Their planting of small bombs , so that they can monitor security procedures , is followed by police and Army blundering , which was intended by Winner as a dig at Services mentality . |
| 24 | They have a working knowledge of contract law and other legal areas which affect musicians , such as noise levels and music licences , so that they can give advice on anything and everything that affects musicians . |
| 25 | WWF is working to help the communities to learn how to manage their forests on a sustainable basis , so that they can benefit year in , year out . |
| 26 | ‘ The most important thing is to let people know what is happening , so that they can send help , ’ she said . |
| 27 | For example , we now brief recruits on their rights and tell them and encourage them to actually come forward with their complaints , we very carefully brief and select our N C Os , we have open days for parents , we bring parents in so that they can feel part of the set up right from the start and so that their sons join the army and they tell their other friends to make sure they do to . |
| 28 | Instead of wasteful duplication of effort , these bodies have now created a ‘ Link ’ organisation so that they can share information and ideas , reinforce each others ' action and , where possible , speak with one voice on matters of common concern . |
| 29 | As soon as it 's over the phone rings ( they 've had a phone put in so that they can get bread and groceries delivered , and feel less cut off from doctors and fire services ) . |
| 30 | Naturally , it is unfair that developing countries should have to forgo the luxuries that make life more comfortable such as fridges and air conditioning , but it is essential that the West makes available the best technology so that they can produce ozone friendly equipment . |