Example sentences of "[subord] [noun sg] [vb mod] give " in BNC.

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1 Although mayonnaise can give spice to sandwiches , pancake fillings , dips , jacket potato toppings as well as salads , dieters usually resist as just one tablespoon ( 15g ) of ordinary mayonnaise contains 108 calories .
2 It seems tolerably clear that , in principle , the offence is capable of commission by words alone , although conduct will give additional force to any words that are uttered .
3 Er what I need er er and is helpful er , it would be helpful if Professor could give some confirmation of this .
4 ( 3 ) If debtor can give reasons why he was unable to pay and ought to be discharged Application to judge ( certificate in N 348 ) ( Ord 28 , r 14(2) — ( 4 ) ; Ord 27 , r 8(3) , ( 4 ) ) .
5 Dame Agatha took Father Reynard by the sleeve and they walked away , the young sister apologising loudly for being late and asking if Father would give her the altar breads as she must return to the priory .
6 While separation can give the occasion elsewhere for infidelity and betrayal , in this series we find a serene confidence in the other 's faith , the security of mutual trust .
7 Another question is whether Parliament should give its approval first before a public inquiry is held or whether Parliament should have a say after the inquiry .
8 NEIL FAIRBROTHER admitted last night he was ‘ a bit jittery ’ while waiting to learn whether television would give him in or out .
9 Before Folly could give way to the tears that threatened her , a commotion on the road outside broke through her melancholy .
10 Men have the advantage of better nutrition and education , and one question development communicators might pose is whether society ought to give greater responsibility for caring and educating children to the best qualified among us — the men .
11 She almost laughed when she reflected that here was she fretting about whether Time would give him back to her or not .
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