We gave up the idea of buying new furniture.
She was afraid of being punished.
Stop talking.
I don’t deny having been there yesterday.
I approve
of you (your) wishing to study German.
of you (your) wishing to study German.
Do you mind my (me) going for a walk? (Would you mind my going for a walk?)
I can’t help being afraid.
They suspect the woman of giving false evidence.
Go on working.
I insist on seeing my friend.
Mother objects to my playing football too much.
He accuses me of not having helped him.
He never dreamt of doing so.
She couldn’t help feeling (that) he had told her lies.
The boys finally succeeded in solving the mystery.
I’ve got a terrible toothache that I can’t put off going to the dentist any longer.
Nothing can prevent us from doing good deeds.