Example sentences of "[noun sg] [verb] and [verb] [that] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 ( 1 ) Does the witness understand why you need their help and how their evidence will help your client obtain justice ? ( 2 ) Does the witness understand and accept that they may be required to give evidence in court and under oath ? ( 3 ) Have you done all that you can to ensure that the witness is put to as little trouble and expense as possible ?
2 All the things that you take a curious interest in when you are lying under a car after a road accident , waiting for the ambulance to arrive and thinking that you 'd far rather be anywhere else but there .
3 I used to lock myself in my bedroom sobbing and praying that my real mother would come back to comfort me .
4 He looked at her , opened his mouth to reply and wished that he had an answer .
5 It was , after all , a wonderful sensation creeping through her in response to his lips , and she found herself drifting into co-operation with him , holding his perfect body against her , feeling his heart beat and knowing that they fitted together in a most satisfactory way .
6 It was in the course of that initial watching and listening that she had come across Amy .
7 He received a letter the next day apologizing and accepting that he had not been in possession of a stolen car .
8 Susan explained as well as she could that at present they would n't want any help , whereupon the visitor bristled and announced that she was ‘ Blunt by name , and blunt by nature ’ , and knew better than to push herself in where she was n't wanted !
9 San Román , who was expelled from the ruling Cambio 90 party as a " traitor " , challenged Fujimori 's authority to rule and said that he would establish his own government .
10 Just as darkness fell a man and a woman came and announced that I was sitting in their seats .
11 Give a child a piece of paper to hold and say that he is to be sure not to let anyone interfere with it .
12 Lightheartedly , the Earl agreed and said that he would hold a Tournament .
13 Perhaps Cromwell , when he passed , also found the door of Coldingham Priory locked and decided that he would get in anyway , even if it meant removing a whole wall in order to do so .
14 The farmer begged and prayed that his oxen might not be eaten and promised that , if the tiger would spare them , he would give in exchange a fine fat young milk cow of his wife 's .
15 It recognises the children as the major actors in any decision making and ensures that their rights and involvements in decision making are enhanced .
16 If discrimination can be proved then we will ask the particular bank to desist and request that they refund the commission . ’
17 Your solicitor will be your best friend during the claim process , so make sure you keep him supplied with all the information required and see that it is being filed promptly with the agency .
18 They 'll want to speak to you and ask why you need an emergency supply and check that you have had a previous prescription for the same medicine .
19 Unix Expo had an independent survey taken and found that its 1992 attendees represent a hefty $10,000m in purchasing power for Unix and open systems : networking is the strategic focus at the exhibition .
20 Unix Expo had an independent survey taken and found that its 1992 attendees represent a hefty $10 billion in purchasing power for Unix and open systems .
21 I thank you for the interest shown and hope that t is reply answers some of your questions .
22 Léonie waited for her mother to laugh and assert that her daughter spoke perfect French .
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