Example sentences of "[vb base] he [verb] [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 I did n't want anyone to go to that sort of trouble , but … well , I know Steve 's worried , and I want him to enjoy this trip . ’
2 I want him to investigate that vent for any sign that someone might have used it to escape . ’
3 ‘ I certainly expect him to see this season out .
4 The relevant provisions state that an employee has the right not to have action short of dismissal taken against him ‘ as an individual ’ by his employer to : prevent his belonging to an independent trade union ; or prevent him from taking part in the activities of an independent union ; or compel him to join any trade union .
5 Let him rule this country for you . ’
6 I let him sleep that night — and succeeding nights — with Montaine … .
7 If , however , he believes in the right to a free and independent trade union , let him grant that right to the employees at the Government communications headquarters , who have been denied it for the past eight years .
8 If it is the postman , introduce them ; let him know this man represents no threat .
9 He 'd expected a great brazen trumpet hanging , with a legend in outlandish characters — ‘ Who dares to brave the giant 's wrath , let him sound this trump . ’
10 I let him have that bike . ’
11 No no you must miss out on a go , oh it does n't say , let him have another go then
12 Let him act any way he wanted .
13 Once he is safe , let him spend some time alone .
14 I hope he gets some sleep . ’
15 ‘ Cross your fingers and hope he has another order for me . ’
16 Adrian Jones , who studied for a number of years at Parnham House , has made a similar cabinet , and in the September issue he displays that piece and talks bout his work as a successful furniture-maker .
17 ‘ Space Oddity ’ was written as a two-part song , and I recall he played this song in my tiny little kitchen in Beckenham and it sounded absolutely wonderful to me . ’
18 They tell him to take another wife .
19 He was absolutely right in that respect and I remember him delivering this homily at The Three Tuns and the people receiving it in a rather stony silence because they were not used to being lectured .
20 At its most extreme form it was expressed by J. B. Watson in 1925 : ‘ Give me a dozen healthy infants , well formed , and my own specified world to bring them up in , and I will guarantee to take any one at random and train him to become any type of specialist I might select — doctor , lawyer , artist , merchant chief , and yes , even beggarman and thief , regardless of his talents , penchants , tendencies , abilities , vocations , and the race of his ancestors . ’
21 Can you ask him how much that van he had you know he hired that van with
22 Yes I know he had another video .
23 Erm you know he found another pub .
24 Then it gives me great pleasure now to erm I always knew that John al , has had something different from the rest of us you know he has that kind of air does n't he , that that status in the pulpit which you know , ?
25 Try to recognise this man early in the meeting and , when an item comes up on which you know he has some expertise , ask him for his opinion .
26 and any way went down and answer it and I could hear him talking , erm , you remember he bought this aeroplane back from Americ erm from Australia , this one of and it was Australian Air Force one that he had on Australian 's , erm came back and stayed in England for a little while and then he went back to Australia , just killed himself .
27 According to Eadmer , it was a small incident which opened Anselm 's eyes to the true state of affairs , and made him realize that the king would in no circumstances allow him to take any action beyond the routine of his episcopal duties .
28 Suppose he notes that Elmer is likely to use the inheritance in ways that will benefit the community more than any use Goneril and Regan are likely to make of it .
29 Mind , ’ she added fairly , ‘ I suppose he has some justification ; even I have to admit that he 's the most devastating-looking man this side of the Boyne , and women do tend to try and — er — interest him . ’
30 Ask him to put some water in a bowl , and you can bring it into the scullery .
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