Example sentences of "with [pos pn] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When I arrived at the Palace gates with my invitation card I was somewhat taken aback when two or three in the crowd around the railings recognized me and asked for autographs — in that place of all places ! |
| 2 | When it was over , the owners turned towards the stands , talking animatedly about the result , and I contrived to be where Nell would see me , with any luck , making a small waving motion with my race-card . |
| 3 | I 'll check with my flatmate tonight but in theory , if anyone is stuck for a place to stay I can offer you a floor in the front room ( generous , huh ? ) . |
| 4 | As they drove to the airport , Rachel said , ‘ So … why were you discussing love with my flatmate ? ’ |
| 5 | I arrived at the shooting school well before the start , wearing a mackintosh , and with my umbrella up , I took up a position to watch . |
| 6 | as I rapped the window with my umbrella handle |
| 7 | ‘ I do not meddle with my saint . |
| 8 | I should continue with my water colours . |
| 9 | So is this running to the toilet with my water just |
| 10 | Well I 'll check in case I might have picked it up with my school stuff , to be honest |
| 11 | I was never very good with my hands , but I did this with my school friend John McClenahan , who was much better and whose father had a workshop in their house . |
| 12 | This meant a slightly longer , but more pleasant , train journey to London ; and it presented no problems about staying up in the evening , whereas with my school duties lunch was out of the question . |
| 13 | It ai n't nothing to do with my school ! |
| 14 | ‘ That has a lot to do with my state of mind at the time . |
| 15 | That was the time when I stood in all that fluid with my boots on , a priceless carpet under my feet , hounds never seen on the earth before lying still and obedient before me , staring out of that maternal portico with its flanking columns , down the long avenue of limes that lead to birth , life and Arcadia . |
| 16 | ‘ I always make sure I have several fittings before I 'm satisfied with my boots , that way I get to talk to Hari . |
| 17 | I will die with my boots on ! |
| 18 | ‘ I have had to persuade your father to fall in with my wishes on this matter . |
| 19 | Caduta 's parting words to me — she delivered them like a war bride or mother , keeping pace with my cab as it pulled away — were as follows : " Protect me , John ! |
| 20 | have to have with my nana . |
| 21 | What am I have to do with my nana ? |
| 22 | Did you play with my turtles last night ? |
| 23 | ‘ Then I 'll let you ‘ ave two quid and sixpence , with my granpa 's barrow thrown in , ’ I said without thinking . |
| 24 | Inquisitive souls might wonder how I persuaded my publishers to go along with my plan . |
| 25 | I 'm thinking there might be something wrong with my plan to wait as I close my eyes ( only to rest them ) , but even as I yawn and put my hands into my armpits I think a spot of rest is n't such a bad idea so long as I do n't fall asleep . |
| 26 | Henry was not happy with my plan , but in the end he agreed . |
| 27 | I was , however , pleased with my performance . |
| 28 | I was disappointed with my performance . |
| 29 | ‘ It was one of the few races where I 've been happy with my performance . |
| 30 | There 's been no reaction to my match and I was pleased with my performance . |