Example sentences of "[noun sg] [v-ing] me [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | I held Elizabeth close , and as I held her , I saw the monster watching me through the open window of the room . |
| 2 | ‘ Well , all this business putting me on the carpet … implying that I might leave you short . ’ |
| 3 | I was awakened by a French Commando nudging me in the ribs with the toe of his boot . |
| 4 | He spent half a day teaching me about the various policies and endowments , the way to figure cash surrender values , the matter of group insurance , and the various approaches to a prospect by the insurance salesman . |
| 5 | Also , while I have the chance , could I point out that in spite of the FRCC guide crediting me with the first ascent of the bolt ladder route named Fiery Cross ( Dry Grasp ) on Upper Falcon Crag , it has nothing to do with me or B. Henderson , listed as my second . |
| 6 | All I can remember is an object hitting me in the head as it came through the window and glass shattering everywhere . |
| 7 | I never wore the roll-neck out there again and as the years passed I was gradually given a large wardrobe of beautiful traditional dresses , which I wore with comfort and delight , each dress reminding me of the giver . |
| 8 | I remember Robert Hewitt who was racing secretary telling me before the meeting . |
| 9 | If I was n't being held up by the man 's gripping hand hauling me through the ferns I feel like I 'd fall down . |
| 10 | ‘ I was so suprised when I got the letter telling me about the award that I burst into tears , ’ says Joan , a widow . |
| 11 | Wednesday there was a letter , an imprecation almost , from an investment company warning me of the dire consequences of not having a pension . |
| 12 | The first I knew about it was a massive gaoler dragging me from the Common side up to the turnkey 's lodge . |