Example sentences of "i [modal v] [be] [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Once inside the Stone Hall of Judgement , once subjected to the decision of the Twelve Stone Judges who pronounce on all Mortal creatures , I believed I should be beyond all hope of escape . ’
2 I should be in some embarrassment if my name were to appear in the newspapers , for instance . ’
3 Besides , I might be of some help settling the young gentleman . ’
4 I 'll be in terrible trouble ! ’
5 I 'll be in first thing for half an hour and then I 'm off alright .
6 Irena was saying , in her quavery ancient voice , ‘ Of course , I 'll be in all evening , my dear ; these days I 'm always in . ’
7 I determined to contact Jenny , but letters and telephone conversations seemed quite inadequate means of discovering what I wanted to know , that is whether I could be of any use to her .
8 erm I 'm sure that I could be of some help to them
9 However , as Alec explained to me in detail the procedures involved I began to realise that I could be in trouble , that I could be in serious trouble .
10 But I 'm sure there will be a simple explanation — ’ Concern clouded his eyes ‘ — Mr D'Arcy , do you seriously think that I could be in any danger from these people ? ’
11 There is no way I had anything going with poor Billy and no way he knew I 'd be in that house . ’
12 ‘ He has n't seen me or thought about me for ten years as far as I 'm aware and he could n't have known I 'd be in that house .
13 I said I 'd be in any time after six that evening and he came for the key precisely on the hour . ’
14 I thought of how I 'd be in full control if I was alone .
15 ‘ If I 'm going to watch games , I would be of more use studying the following week 's opposition and helping prepare for them .
16 When we used to go out in the street , I would be on one side of the matron holding her arm , my sister on the other side doing the same .
17 Well I would be in some difficulty there sir because erm I have clearly this is a very important and sensitive er issue , one which involves erm one which would involve erm consideration by my members of the various issues , erm I have no authority to express a detailed view on a ma on a matter of principle , or indeed a general view as to wh as to which is the er the best location .
18 She had no idea that I would be in this area .
19 I shall be in hot water with some gay acquaintances for even listing homosexuality among deviations .
20 Soon I shall be in that grave with my wife and children , under the cold grey stone and dancing leaves .
21 And I shall be in big trouble if I return alone .
22 All I have to do is to get through the skin of stones and then I shall be in soft earth ( I imagine ) .
23 If you tell the police , my wife and I will be in serious trouble . ’
24 ‘ Tony , ’ he said , ‘ I do n't think I can be of much help to you .
25 If I can be of any help … since we had our talk , I too have begun to have doubts .
26 If I can be of any service to you , at any time , I do hope you 'll let me know .
27 I can be of more service vis-à-vis your ambitions than I have heretofore .
28 It is usual to have a closing pleasantry , but you should only use them if they add to the letter in a positive manner : Please let me know if I can be of further assistance .
29 Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance , one Lynn , head receptionist .
30 Thank you for your co-operation and if I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me .
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