Example sentences of "[noun sg] [conj] gave me " in BNC.

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31 He held out a hand and gave me a smile .
32 The manservant , Wu , took me in hand in his own way and gave me makeup lessons .
33 He tucked the phone between chin and shoulder and gave me a friendly salute , but did n't pause in his recitation of copy .
34 I believed her on both counts , especially when she visited me for a weekend and gave me a bottle of ‘ Denim ’ aftershave which she had shoplifted from a Chemist in mid Wales .
35 Ira Dilworth applauded the idea and gave me an official ‘ To Whom It May Concern ’ letter of introduction , which opened a number of official doors , got me as far as Edmonton , and served as an invaluable introduction to some high ranking officers of the R.C.A.F.
36 He knew somehow that I was dealing with this section and gave me the serial number of a wagon and told me not to go anywhere near it .
37 The owner was thrilled at my interest and gave me a guided tour of the premises , he gave his permission for these photographs to be taken and included in our magazine .
38 He took me into the office and gave me a chair .
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