Example sentences of "and [pers pn] was [adj] for he " in BNC.

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1 But on the eve of today 's home League clash with free-scoring Oldham Athletic , Dalglish said : ‘ Yes , that was another great goal from Alan and I was delighted for him .
2 He was so young some nights , I mean he looked so young and so quiet , and I was scared for him you see , so scared that he 'd get it wrong , that he 'd waste himself .
3 It was impossible to be nervous of someone you were sorry for , and she was sorry for him .
4 Knowing what they shared was enough for now , and she was content for him to pick his moment , take his time and let Celeste down gently .
5 Soon she was leaving and it was easy for him to be charming .
6 I realized what a marvellous actor he was when I saw him in this and only wished that he had n't relied so much on the funny voices and hidden behind the easier way out of doing the characters that he could do so easily — and it was easy for him .
7 Law supported the offer to Asquith , and it was logical for him to do so ; a government bent on post-war reconstruct on and resistance to Labour would be strengthened by Asquith 's presence .
8 Moreover , he himself had loyalties of his own to preserve , and it was well for him that he should not know too much .
9 He was not actually hungry , and it was rare for him to drink , but they were paying and he would make sure they noticed , and — apart from the singer — the Khan Murjan was a hell of a fabulous place .
10 Kisling , Lipchitz , Utrillo , all his friends were selling and it was bitter for him to realize that his work was not yet marketable , not to the public taste .
11 His hands were shaking , and it was hard for him to stand in the terrible screaming wind .
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