Example sentences of "but [pron] [vb mod] [vb infin] [pron] [art] " in BNC.

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1 But I would consider it a great honour and privilege if you would allow me to help you overcome this disadvantage by making you a gift of whatever you may need . ’
2 Normally I do the computational modelling first then context but I might do it the other way round , right ?
3 I meant to go to the bank last , I meant to get cash for that guy but I 'll make him a cheque .
4 But I 'll tell you the name that is used , or was used afterwards , but I do n't know if that name is still used I certainly have n't seen it in a text book in years !
5 But I 'll tell you the whole story of his life , as much as I know , that is , and then you can judge for yourself . ’
6 But I 'll give you the number — ’ I gave it — ‘ and if he wants to leave a message for me , Mrs McDougall will take it . ’
7 But I 'll give you the film gladly on one condition .
8 I think I 'll erm , I 'll give you three marks for it , but I 'll give you the opportunity for three bonus marks now , because here am I , Mrs. Public , and I did n't understand a word of that .
9 But I 'll give you the chrome for £25 'cause I got a lot of them .
10 But I 'll give it a try .
11 But I 'll give it a try … ’
12 Pete asked and Mum grinned and said ‘ Well , I suppose so but I 'll give it a good wash when we get home . ’
13 You want me to do two you wo n't copy that very well but I 'll give it a go .
14 But I 'll write her a postcard to say , Yes it looks quite interesting when can we see the samples and can you tell us more about how the money works .
15 ‘ I 've nae tickets , but I 'll gie ye a chip , ’ Dierdrie sat down noisily beside her friend .
16 But I shall give her the once over and deliver my inestimable verdict . ’
17 ‘ I expect another visit this night , ’ he reported to General Cope , ‘ but I shall give them the warmest reception my weak party can afford . ’
18 But I shall urge you no further at present tomorrow I leave for Cambridge .
19 But I could do him a bit of harm .
20 But I could show you a nicer place to stroll , show you the town .
21 But I could teach 'im a thing or two .
22 But I will set you a paper as shall make ALL YOUR CRAM of no use . ' ’
23 But I will tell you the details that were not in the report .
24 I said no she 's in bed at the moment I said but I will give her a shout .
25 Er , but I will give you a mark for saying it 's ten to thirty five years because you 're absolutely right , it can be established for thirty five years .
26 He smiled a harsh smile and held her eyes as he told her , ‘ You may be able to offer Kirsty a comfortable single-parent home in London , but I can offer her a great deal more than that … ’
27 The chalets are kept for groups , but I can give you a room in the house . ’
28 But I can give you a lift home .
29 ‘ The precise scale you ca n't quantify , but I can give you the parameters .
30 And , we 're not in doing , not intend telling you at the er , proposals we will put in the budget , but I can give you an assurance at this point in time , that we shall be borrowing money .
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