Example sentences of "[to-vb] [pos pn] [det] [noun] [conj] i " in BNC.

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1 Sure , I was aware of the possibility that he too could have the perfect hand — even that he had cunningly rolled that five to mislead my own investment when I could have collared his .
2 Since I since I left school and I was able to afford my own clothes and I knew that erm a responsibility for my own clothing was on my my own shoulders , it has never bothered me since , for myself .
3 At this level the subordinate is saying ‘ I 'm helpless to solve my own problems so I need a wise person ( Parent ) like you to solve them for me . ’
4 My son Jonathan , who turns two on Christmas Day , was fascinated to see his own image when I captured him on home video .
5 I am only trying to mind my own business and I do n't know whether I can prevent the compulsory purchase order . ’
6 ‘ And I hope I may be spared to repaint my own house when I am ninety-eight , Doctor ! ’
7 I was led to see that there was much dis-ease within me , and exhorted to have my own counsellor when I left the Centre .
8 Oh yes , he wants eventually to have his own group and I 'm encouraging him .
9 Here at ZZAP ! we 're very good at spotting ripped-off software , but should one slip through the net it 's the sender who 'd be in trouble — this could mean a hefty fine and possible imprisonment if you 're lucky , or being made to eat your own entrails if I catch you before the software company !
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