Example sentences of "[adv] [that] i can [not/n't] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ He took more than a proper liking to me , and when I indicated that I was not interested in his advances he had me cast off … without a reference , so that I can not find suitable employment . ’ |
2 | My heart races with excitement so that I can not concentrate on my Light of the World jigsaw showing Jesus standing outside the vine-covered door , lantern in hand . |
3 | I am careful to have my desk angled towards the centre of the room so that I can not see the view from the window across the park towards the lake and the western curve of the South Downs . |
4 | Only that I can not tell if the echoes are from the past or the future , or some other world altogether . |
5 | It 's only that I can not stand possessiveness , it diminishes people . ’ |
6 | ‘ Only that I can not believe no man has yet asked you to marry him . ’ |
7 | Felipe takes me to the coast too but it is a bit difficult now that I can not see . |
8 | But simply that I can not see a case |
9 | The right hon. Gentleman knows very well that I can not prejudge my right hon. Friend 's Budget , and I have no intention of doing so . |
10 | I regret therefore that I can not assist further with this matter |