Example sentences of "he contented [pn reflx] [prep] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Much as he wanted to pound Ralf into the mud , he contented himself with sending the fellow a narrow-eyed glare which brought a look of respectful caution to the pedlar 's usually cheerful countenance . |
| 2 | On the first day of his reappearance he contented himself with walking about , avoiding people 's eyes , or shovelling at the still melting ramparts like a man with a crime to expiate . |
| 3 | Ken lost interest completely , For the moment he contented himself with pinning the notice to the inner door of the club and taking great delight in reading it to two young black guys who had arrived carrying saxophone cases . |
| 4 | This was a lengthy business , and from December 1103 to April 1105 he contented himself with justifying his exile in the face of criticisms from his English friends . |
| 5 | Dr Neil wanted to tell her to be careful , that she really had little idea of how hard and cruel the world was outside the privileged fastness in which she had previously lived , but he contented himself with saying instead , ‘ Have a good time , McAllister . |