Example sentences of "that [pers pn] [vb mod] [verb] [pron] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 It was not simply terror that I might invade his study and his solitude ; it was terror that I might invade his heart .
2 It was not simply terror that I might invade his study and his solitude ; it was terror that I might invade his heart .
3 ‘ When I spoke of your circumstances , it was only in the belief that I might understand your plight .
4 Looking around the sparsely attended Chamber , I had a feeling that I might catch your eye sooner or later .
5 For instance , I admit freely that I would expect my desktop publisher to be able to flow and reflow copy from one column to another automatically ; that seems a basic requirement for general-purpose DTP and PagePlus ca n't do it .
6 Another dream that I had several times was that I would sacrifice my life to save others .
7 There is nothing in it at the moment that I would want my name associated with . ’
8 He told me that I would make my living with words .
9 I pressed my father 's hand and told him that I would protect his grave with my life .
10 I told her that I would do her large-animal work for her … ’
11 I wrote to Mrs. X to inform her that I would take her case up with Ministers at the Ministry of Defence .
12 Fixing my eyes on them , I could n't help cursing Aisha , wishing she was dead , swearing by the Prophet Muhammad that I would have my revenge because it was she who was stopping me walking those streets and riding in those red buses to find work and a flat or a room of my own .
13 Do you seriously believe that I would jeopardise my career by dabbling in such nasty , underhand acts ? ’
14 All … all that I 'm saying is that I would like my job and what I do ideally to be like that .
15 The Austrian officials were quite another matter ; middle-aged , self-confident , well dressed and courteous , they enquired how long I intended to stay , glanced in the boot , and waved me on with the hope that I would enjoy my stay .
16 I told Lord Dilhorne that I would ask my doctor whether in his opinion I could last the course if the task were laid upon me .
17 I was now completely in the dark and it was here that I would shoot whatever film I had onto the skirting board of my makeshift cinema .
18 My conscience tells me that I owe it to God to be grateful to my father , who has spent his time unwearyingly upon my education , so that I may lighten his burden , look after myself and later on be able to support my sister …
19 And soon , when I 'm old enough — he has said that I may have his camera , and take pictures for myself .
20 that I may fear your name .
21 Exactly , Jesus was saying to this officer that I 'll cure your master when I get there
22 ‘ You could have told your men to try and make life difficult for me , in the hope that eventually I 'll get so fed up that I 'll accept your offer .
23 On the other hand , if you report all to me it may be that I shall give you money .
24 And I began to feel it heavy upon me , that I must do her will . ’
25 I lament that there are no more powerful long-focus lenses in the Bronica range , for this means that I must carry my back-up Nikon , with fixed 500mm and 1,000mm for all really long shots .
26 I lament that there are no more powerful long-focus lenses in the Bronica range , for this means that I must carry my back-up Nikon , with fixed 500mm and 1,000mm for all really long shots .
27 I became very conscious that I must cover my chest .
28 If you want to get personal then two can play at that , and I swear on my lifelong friendships with the late Mrs Gandhi , Brian Clough and Michael Parkinson that I will burn my brand new membership card of the NUJ on the square at Headingley if you can name me the full Yorkshire team you 're chairman of .
29 I hope that I will catch your eye , Madam Deputy Speaker , on Second Reading of at least one of those Bills .
30 She said hesitantly , not fully understanding how to frame the words , ‘ Two beliefs war within me : I am convinced that I will find my way back home again .
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