Example sentences of "[noun pl] [conj] know how [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Insects hiding on the trunks and branches of trees represent an equally rich harvest for those animals that know how to gather them . |
| 2 | However , you will still need to make some use of notebooks and know how to organise papers such as computer printouts . |
| 3 | Having now learned the language and basic skills and knowing how to judge the potential of land , you are well equipped to choose and buy a holding . |
| 4 | Oh , I 'm not complaining — I 've always made it my business to ensure that the women I meet are the sort who understand the rules and know how to play the game . |
| 5 | One dies of a concealed heart malformation : like a twin , the French Veronique experiences the other 's feelings and knows how to avoid their cause ; she is conscious of the other 's presence , she is never alone , her life is guided ; it is guided , really , to love . |
| 6 | With vowels , the problem is not distinguishing the sounds but knowing how to symbolise them , because the same sound can be symbolised in different ways . |
| 7 | Oh he adores her , oh yes he wants her back , and I said , she said , I , you see , I know him , I said there 's a lot to be said for a chap that you know inside , know his ways and know how to cope with them , but I said never ever put yourself at his mercy , I 'm marrying him , and the house will be hers , you see , when there properly divorced it 'll be in her name so if he starts coming the old soldier , she can bung him out . |
| 8 | Experience in the Russo-Japanese War had led to an understanding of modern warfare : the army was equipped with machine-guns and howitzers and knew how to use trench systems and barbed wire to effect . |
| 9 | He had all the gags and knew how to deliver them . |