Example sentences of "[adj] [pers pn] would [verb] [pos pn] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | About half past eight I would feed my horse and then have my breakfast . |
| 2 | I used to be frightened to fall asleep at night sometimes , afraid I 'd stick my head out from under the clothes while I was asleep and wake up to find my head in a dragon 's mouth , before I died . ’ |
| 3 | I do n't think she has the faintest idea what it would mean to marry a chap without private means , and if she did , I 'm afraid she 'd change her mind . ’ |
| 4 | Or are you afraid it would upset your neutrality ? " |
| 5 | It was harder , therefore , to turn , and since they were on piece-work they were afraid it would affect their wage . |
| 6 | If it ever became easy it would lose its meaning ’ . |
| 7 | He had not realised how much he would miss his family and the work of breeding and breaking the shires with George . |
| 8 | And as far as possible she would keep her distance from Ernest . |
| 9 | After that she would make her way back to her aunt , her mission a failure , because she now knew that in no way would Silas be persuaded to go cap in hand to Bertha . |
| 10 | Sophie laughed , but there was a warm feeling in her heart as she contemplated the fact that in such a small place it was quite likely she would encounter her chance acquaintance again . |
| 11 | he bought a flat do he had to go where he was getting , aye , more money , and then again as I say if he was ill he would get his pay for so long . |
| 12 | I 'm , I 'm sure I 'd change my mind if I was burgled . |
| 13 | While she felt sure she would enjoy his mother 's company , she was reluctant to encourage an association which could involve further contact with him . |
| 14 | This may sound straightforward , but every school caterer tells the same story : ‘ We 'd love to serve skimmed milk , but as full-fat is cheaper we 'd lose our subsidy ’ . |
| 15 | He seemed to be sure he would make his price . |
| 16 | ‘ I know , although I 'm not altogether sure he would appreciate your effort to dress up . |
| 17 | A Hammersmith and Fulham Council spokeswoman , Louise Raisey , said it was very unlikely she would see her daughter until today . |
| 18 | I mean I think as far as NUPE 's concerned we would want our branch secretaries or a branch official and probably senior senior shop stewards I would think . |
| 19 | If hungry he 'd gnaw your ankle just to let you know to fill his bowl . |
| 20 | Mr Pink said it was unlikely he would pursue his claim for reinstatement . |
| 21 | Tony Newton , the Leader of the Commons , said the Government would consider the report but he thought it unlikely it would change its attitude . |
| 22 | After that they would expect His Majesty to grant a dissolution . |
| 23 | Arthur declared that if necessary he would defend his water by force of arms . |