Example sentences of "[vb base] [to-vb] that you " in BNC.

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1 You tend to find that you become accustomed to the timing on your local water and that when sailing in a different place it takes a while to learn the timing of a different wave pattern .
2 I want to see that you 're coming along alright .
3 Yeah , but I mean paper qualifications do n't mean anything really but that 's what people want , they want to see that you 've got
4 and erm er that 's what I used if you want to borrow that you can .
5 If on the other hand you specify the languages in advance , you may be leaving out a language group in which there are people who want to train that you did not know of .
6 Make bosses aware of their behaviour by asking : ‘ What is it that you really want to say that you 're covering up with sarcasm ? ’
7 ‘ I just want to say that you 've made an old man very happy , ’ he said , leading the way into the high-ceilinged drawing room and pouring Matthew a drink .
8 Prepare lists of utterances which may all be said to the same tune , e.g. following example from Portuguese of Brazil : listen to each list in turn listen to pairs , one word from each list , across insert one utterance from list 2 near the end of list 1 , and vice versa , and listen to check that you hear the difference between them standing out clearly
9 As a practical measure , keep a full record of all jobs that you apply for and the responses that you receive to show that you have not simply sat back and waited for the money to roll in .
10 ‘ I begin to see that you do n't like me , Ellen .
11 I happen to know that you have created life through some accident — yes , Victor , an accident , for all your deliberate intent , because understanding of flesh , limb , and organ grafts , of immunology , and a dozen other -ologies , will not come for several generations .
12 The figures you gave us at the beginning I I seem to remember that you sell a lot more water abroad than in this country .
13 ‘ It was after that weekend gig in Zimbabwe — but I seem to remember that you took two weeks ’ leave immediately after that , so perhaps you never knew .
14 Certain individuals may have overstepped the mark and still seem to imagine that you are either too insecure or emotionally confused to retaliate , but you will achieve a great deal more by remaining aloof this month , especially around the 4th and 15th when the Sun is challenged by Neptune and Saturn .
15 ‘ I 'm not sure if I can wait the length of time it will take — but since you seem to believe that you can … ’ he added in an ironic mutter , and shrugged , the gesture oddly dismissive and yet decisive at the same time .
16 For some reason they seem to believe that you will obey them this time .
17 ‘ I seem to recall that you do n't believe in wasting time on gallantry , Lord fitzAlan , ’ Matilda bit out , her eyes narrowing to hazel slits .
18 Mothers express it best : their postures seem to concede that you have the power over their children ; as a doctor , you can leave the children alone , and you can take them away , and you can bring them back , if you choose to .
19 ‘ I happen to think that you are frighteningly stupid , and if you ever do that to me again , you will never see me again .
20 The drafters of the affidavits had forgotten the lesson that the mother whale gave to her offspring : ‘ It is only when you begin to spout that you get harpooned ! ’
21 They seem to think that you can ask a businessman what his requirements are and get an answer that amounts to a draft system specification .
22 ‘ I begin to think that you are the tonic , Miss Kyte , ’ he said jovially .
23 The creamy-textured shower mousse , which contains , syndets , aloe , ispaghul and ginseng , has a dermatological cleanser to combat dryness as it cleanses , while the deodorant anti-perspirant , in an ozone-friendly spray , blends farnesol , aluminium salts and extracts of sage and liquorice to ensure that you will carry the great feeling from those first precious moments in the bathroom with you throughout the longest of days .
24 I like to think that you have truly become one of the Hochhauser Company . ’
25 With a monochrome viewfinder. use ‘ auto ’ or remember to check that you are set to the correct preset .
26 The resort itself is a tremendously friendly place , where you really get to feel that you know almost everybody by the end of the first week .
27 Suppose that you claim to know that you are sitting reading a book .
28 If you are returning to work after child or relative care , try to ensure that you can earn enough in the remainder of that tax year to take you above the lower earnings limit .
29 Our visitors are , of course , just as important as our marine life residents , so our specially selected and trained staff try to ensure that you receive top quality service at all times .
30 If there is an overriding reason why you should use a lift then please try to ensure that you go on longer journeys rather than shorter ones , i.e. say three floors or more .
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