Example sentences of "[vb infin] my [noun] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ If I like , I 'll throw my dinner on the floor and put clams in my hair and have tantrums , and … ’ |
| 2 | But as they had n't seen each other since the day they both left the house , I did n't think my debut in The Jungle Book was the best time for a reunion . |
| 3 | I do n't think my performances during the winter were as good as could have been expected . |
| 4 | Sandra : As for that Mrs C I ca n't explain my feelings about the woman . |
| 5 | As promised , I will not explain my change within the Fluval 2 , using a Polyfilter to replace the sponge . |
| 6 | I have given up all idea now of going to Kings and shall make my way across the Island as quickly as I can making a call or two on the way . |
| 7 | As the last of the boys arrived I thought that maybe I could just make my way to the back of the queue , or sprint back to the changing room on one pretext or another and conveniently lose my place in the line . |
| 8 | Quietly , choosing my time , I shall make my way to the Garden Tower and try to gain access to the upper chamber . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ I have a tremendous fundamental urge to get out and make my way in the world . |
| 10 | ‘ I will make my judgment about the overall balance of taxation in the economy at that time , ’ he insisted . |
| 11 | ‘ Wait but a few moments here for me , ’ she said more gently , ‘ for I must make my farewell to the Lady Percy , who has been more than kind to me . ’ |
| 12 | The death of the Empress does not affect my opera in the least , for none of the theatres have been closed and plays are being performed as usual . |
| 13 | I notice you do n't answer my question about the woman to clean . |
| 14 | And , perhaps , with this act of treachery I can finally buy my freedom from the burden of buried horror that bound me to Andy twenty years ago , so that — dispossessed of that trespass — I 'm left free to betray him again , now . |
| 15 | As for his invitation — if I catch you at 1997 with him or any other man , I 'll revoke my decision about the wedding night , and take you to bed immediately ! ’ |
| 16 | Though she is an American tourist , she looks elegant in her high Italian boots and I think , I can always know my mother by the briskness of her gait and the suede upon her feet . |
| 17 | I raised my eyebrows , resolving , as I did so , to let him know my side of the story as soon as possible . |
| 18 | " You know I ca n't discuss my work for the Surete with you , " replied his father brusquely . |
| 19 | As an ENP I could discuss my patients with the senior medical staff only ; in practice this meant the registrars . |
| 20 | I 'd hang my feet , I 'd hang my feet over the top |
| 21 | I think I 'll confine my questions to the disappearance of the Englishman . |
| 22 | I sought guidance earlier , Mr. Deputy Speaker , and was advised that one could speak on anything in the Queen 's Speech , but if that is incorrect I shall confine my remarks to the council tax . |
| 23 | And since the frozen peas and firm bandaging were applied by the fair hands of a comely maiden , I began to think that perhaps I could reasonably update my views on the ankle , Eros-wise . |
| 24 | But the fact that the medical profession has , for example , tended to restrict entry to the profession so as to preserve status , jobs and income , does not imply that I should withhold my trust in the ability and intention of my doctor to act in my best interests . |
| 25 | Take time to say , ‘ How can I present my organization in the best light ? okay We 've made a mistake . ’ |
| 26 | ‘ I 'll bring my copy of the Kama Sutra . |
| 27 | No I 'm gon na watch my wife on the hillside . |
| 28 | I am hoping this will improve my grasp of the key issues so that I can make a more direct contribution on this front in future . |
| 29 | But can I really improve my relationship with the earth by going shopping ? |
| 30 | How can I clear my tank of the horrible stuff ? |