Example sentences of "i [adv] [verb] i [vb mod] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I rather hope I may get those concerned to invite me to do you in the Authors and their Work series — though I have n't done anything about it — I might then like to quote a bit or two out of a letter ( e.g. about Ivy ) , but I devoutly hope you will be able to censor the thing for yourself ’ — for there was still hope , or I was allowed to think so . |
| 2 | ‘ Then I rather think I 'd like to be . ’ |
| 3 | I got a reproof from Dr Kelleher when I facetiously said I 'd grow geraniums in my gas mask . |
| 4 | It does n't bear thinking about , but I only hope I shall have learnt something from you in order to carry it on in some way or another . ’ |
| 5 | I only hope I can make it . ’ |
| 6 | I only wish I could do that . |
| 7 | Of course all this business must seem mysterious to you , and I only wish I could tell you … ’ |
| 8 | ‘ I only wish I could wave a wand and grant her wish , ’ said Santa . |
| 9 | I only wish I could mention everyone and everything that goes to make up the whole of Christian Aid and its spirit , but be assured that we do not forget any contribution or take anyone 's help for granted . |
| 10 | I am sorry your life is so burdensome , I only wish I could help in some way . |
| 11 | He said , ‘ I only wish I could help you more . |
| 12 | I only wish I could say the same about your politicians . ’ |
| 13 | I only wish I could say the same of some other companies ! |
| 14 | I only wish I could have hit the third . ’ |
| 15 | I only wish I could have been with Mr Grant when he researched the feature . |
| 16 | you know I only wish I could have heard him |
| 17 | ‘ I know that , my darling and I only wish I could see more of you and the children . |
| 18 | As she was to tell one of her oldest friends : ‘ I only wish I 'd put my foot down with them years ago . ’ |
| 19 | ‘ I only said I 'd think about it , Meredith , ’ he said , sounding bemused . |
| 20 | Coming upon me as it did , however , in the midst of such a busy period , I could not afford to let it preoccupy me unduly , and I thus decided I should resolve it at the earliest opportunity . |
| 21 | ‘ I just know I can do better , ’ said one . |
| 22 | ‘ I just assumed I could rent a plane and fly over . |
| 23 | ‘ I just felt I ought to get out and fill my lungs with some good clean exhaust fumes . |
| 24 | I just knew I could trust you . |
| 25 | There was a bump and an awful squeal — I just knew I 'd run over the dog . |
| 26 | As there has been very little traffic today , I just thought I would comment on somebody 's statement that Leeds have possibly got the best squad in the premier league . |
| 27 | I just thought I would have heard something by now . |
| 28 | I just thought I might put some more flowers in it . . |
| 29 | Well I just thought I 'd go over now and I might as well go down the shop when |
| 30 | ‘ I just thought I 'd offer , sweetie . ’ |