Example sentences of "talk [prep] [pron] [coord] [vb base] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The agonies of reading one 's most intimate feelings and thoughts aloud to a roomful of strangers , and then being expected to talk about them and explain them in an acceptably relaxed and humorous manner were more than I could bear . |
| 2 | It is much easier to talk about something or explain if you have it in front of you and even though the listener can not actually see it you will be able to paint a mental picture for him . |
| 3 | They often think it might demonstrate to their parents how dissatisfied they are without having to talk about it and explain . |
| 4 | She tried so hard to help him , to talk with him and show him how much she cared … how much they all cared . |
| 5 | We need more space in our branches to improve the comfort and convenience for customers and to talk to them and serve them better . |
| 6 | Parents may need to sit with their children during this learning phase to encourage them to stay seated and to talk to them and distract them with stories and play . |
| 7 | They were asked to talk to them and find out for themselves about the families who had been thrown into such torment ; they were asked to talk about the children and about their lives at home . |
| 8 | If I was with someone else I 'd have to talk to them or hurry to keep up with them , but this way I can go at my own speed . |
| 9 | I think he will not be friendly , until I gather the nerve to talk to him and ask him — in a friendly way — about prison . |
| 10 | A reporter 's interest may be stimulated by attending an event , and you will have the chance to talk to him and gain a feel for his interest and views . |
| 11 | He finds time to talk to her and tell her what 's going on so that she 's never at a loss to deal with any situation . |
| 12 | He agreed and ordered Lady Kennedy 's counsel , Stephen Kamilish , to talk to her and ensure it did not continue . |
| 13 | She can contact the hospital or the Social Services where who 've agreed to er to talk to her and give her all the advice and comfort that she needs . |
| 14 | Oh , what a pity could n't get somebody to talk to her and have it recorded . |
| 15 | trying to talk to you and tell you something . |
| 16 | Your teachers will be able to ask Compact employers to help them develop an interesting curriculum for you by planning work jointly and inviting " adults other than teachers " to talk to you and work with you in the classroom . |
| 17 | When you have both finished , talk about them and think of ways in which each of them could be improved . |
| 18 | We talk like him and look like me . |
| 19 | We must account for every idle word , never talk with anyone or undertake any trifling employment merely to pass the time of day . |
| 20 | Talk to me and discuss how you want your top to look . |
| 21 | Sergeant Flavell sounds a little odd when I talk to him and tell him I 've been to Jersey for the day but I 'm on my way back to Edinburgh . |
| 22 | But I 'll go up and see him about it , talk to him and explain . |
| 23 | To think that after all these years he 's alive and well , and I can — oh , talk to him and touch him . |
| 24 | Go and talk to them and say look , this is what we can provide to you . |
| 25 | Talk to you and tell you something you know |
| 26 | You 're gon na stop talking to them and use this instead of this ! |
| 27 | Well if I know who they are and I do n't know where they come from I 'll just put who they are day I were talking to them and dash it . |
| 28 | Look people straight in the eye when they are talking to you and check if what they say stays in your mind longer . |
| 29 | * Do n't talk about yourself or comment on the exam unless you are explicitly asked to . |
| 30 | ‘ Sex is like anything else I suppose you can talk about it and ask questions but you do n't know what it will be like until you actually do it . |