Example sentences of "for [pers pn] to know " in BNC.
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| 1 | The aim of creating a sense of prime loyalty among members of the colony , which was small enough for them to know each other , did not constitute any kind of a threat to central authorities in 1922 , but it would not have been tolerated in the 1930s , when family members were encouraged to spy on one another in the state interest . |
| 2 | A quick glance between Rose and the girls was enough for them to know that it was better to make no mention of their elder brother . |
| 3 | For them to know whether they can do this , they need to have full information on the hardware you are using . |
| 4 | The result was that yesterday they turned on us for information as to the number of men to be dropped , the weight of stores and the mileage and so on , all of which was essential for them to know if they were to fit out the aircraft properly . |
| 5 | There was no need for them to know that engineer John le Grant was its author . |
| 6 | It may be a consolation for them to know that I 've been at the receiving end myself . |
| 7 | It is difficult for them to know just how great are the gaps in your knowledge and the limitations on your competence , and so they will depend on you to make your own initial assessment . |
| 8 | In the late Seventies the Ashleys were travelling around so much and had so many different houses that it was hard for them to know where home was . |
| 9 | They need those decision structures because it is impossible for them to know enough to control activities directly . |
| 10 | . And then as we were beating you see , inside , through the bushes and all , and a pheasant got up , and we used to shout , , do you see , for them to know that he was coming . |
| 11 | So there 's no need for them to know . ’ |
| 12 | The second factor is important because it should lead to improved productivity of application developers , as it is no longer necessary for them to know diverse languages , environments and command sequences . |
| 13 | It 's useful for them to know what dads does when he leaves the house to go to work . |
| 14 | I do look at other women 's bodies ; I tell myself it 's good for me to know what ‘ ordinary ’ bodies look like . |
| 15 | It was a mixed class and the students … regular in attendance and conscientious about the work for the class … . although the amount varied , one student produced some written work every week , two or three others did eight or nine papers … enough was produced for me to know that a real interest was being taken in the class . |
| 16 | Sunday was the only day when Joan 's routine was sufficiently fixed for me to know what she was doing . |
| 17 | We certainly know each other very well — well enough for me to know when he 's feeling himself and when he is not . |
| 18 | It has always been one of my regrets that life did not make it possible for me to know this quiet , strong artist and teacher better . |
| 19 | Third , although some comparison between my present experience and others is necessary for me to know what words to use in description , and although such comparison , especially in the case where the objects compared are a past and a present experience , is fallible ( since memory is fallible ) , still the comparison is not what I am trying to express when I try to express my beliefs about my present experience alone . |
| 20 | In the dark she has to show her teeth for me to know she is smiling . |
| 21 | ‘ Enough for me to know that she was very unhappy just before your father died . |
| 22 | Enough for me to know that this house was not a good place to be when he was alive , not good for either of you . |
| 23 | Later my father decided it would be useful and character-forming for me to know all the measurements as well as he did , so I had to sit for hours with the Measurement Book ( a huge loose-leaf thing with all the information on the little stickers carefully recorded according to room and category of object ) , or go round the house with a jotter , making my own notes . |
| 24 | That 's for me to know and you to find out . |
| 25 | ‘ What she did say , though , was enough for me to know that Leith and I wo n't be moving to London . ’ |
| 26 | ‘ It makes sense for me to know what you have there , I suppose . ’ |
| 27 | It could be helpful for you to know something about what happens to our bodies in old age , and the conditions and diseases which can be controlled or helped . |
| 28 | It may be comforting for you to know that God understands EXACTLY how you feel . |
| 29 | Since the rates of State benefits and income from various types of investments change so frequently , there is little point in quoting figures , but it will be important for you to know how to gather the up-to-date , accurate information . |
| 30 | If you are owed or could be owed a considerable amount , or any amount , it is important for you to know that : |