Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb base] a [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I have always thought that league results are what matter most to Motherwell and I expect a harder game than were given that day . ’ |
| 2 | Oh yes , I 'm all favour of dipping , but I want a safer dip for the operators . |
| 3 | Yeah , but I want a better white bigger than that one |
| 4 | I want a bigger range to choose from and hopefully this role will help me . |
| 5 | ‘ I want a bigger basket than this . |
| 6 | ‘ I like it , and so do the frogs , but now I want a bigger one that does n't have plastic edges , so the effect is completely natural . |
| 7 | I want a bigger bike but she 's not gon na ride it until she 's had the baby . |
| 8 | I 've changed the specifications of the fence , so my brother got the but I put a smaller fence in there , not the huge three bar one which was er previously , it does n't really change specifications . |
| 9 | ‘ I originally got them down first to 100 , then to 80 , but finance dictated that I select a smaller number . |
| 10 | ‘ If you can make me understand that , I stand a better chance of helping to get you the money to find it , ’ Waldegrave said . |
| 11 | In later sections I present a fuller discussion of merger . |
| 12 | ‘ I know a better way . |
| 13 | I know a better trick than that , any day of the week . ’ |
| 14 | Some riders will only buy thoroughbred horses , but I do prefer ones with a little ‘ common ’ blood , as I like a stronger build of horse . |
| 15 | Some riders will only buy thoroughbred horses , but I do prefer ones with a little ‘ common ’ blood , as I like a stronger build of horse . |
| 16 | ‘ Dragging also depends on size , so if I pick up a bunch of stuff I get a lower dragging sound than if I pick up just one . |
| 17 | On some machines I find I get a better result if I manipulate the edge needles in exactly the same way as Far Isle . |
| 18 | I have n't done this year , I get a better present than I 've ever got . |
| 19 | I believe a better practical explanation of my intentions might well be offered once again in terms of texture . |
| 20 | I use a finer brush for the highlight on the ripples in the water and for the foreground plants , and a ruling pen for the tall grasses . |
| 21 | Because if I 'm not reasonably careful , if I do have another drink , in fact if I stay a further minute even without another drink-then I shall probably suggest to you that we proceed — do n't forget that we do n't ‘ progress ’ in the police force , we always ‘ proceed ’ — to , er … ’ |
| 22 | I rent a cheaper place in Pest . |
| 23 | It seems to be made of exactly the same grade of rosewood as the fingerboard and I think a tighter , less coarse grain would have been more attractive . |
| 24 | For example , I share a greater proportion of my genes with my sister than I do with my cousin . |
| 25 | ‘ Perhaps , ’ he thought , ‘ if I live a better life , the picture will become less ugly . ’ |
| 26 | No , wait a minute , I 've a better idea ; she might be able to get Paul to bring them if she can catch him before he leaves for the airport . ’ |
| 27 | I 've a bigger story about the end of our stories . |
| 28 | Surrender yourself to the lock-up before I recommend a longer stay … |
| 29 | Will you be all right with him while I take a better look at the other bloke ? ’ |
| 30 | This line is also useful for pinching on swan shot when I need a heavier indicator . |