Example sentences of "his [noun sg] [conj] i [vb past] [pos pn] " in BNC.

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1 I was so affected by his discovery that I pursued his future career with the Museum Service and later visited him in his cardboard box .
2 And I have n't advanced his re-education since I got your message .
3 A faint tinkle of metal told me that Shep was lurking there in his kennel and I slowed my steps ; I was n't going to be caught again .
4 My hackles began to rise at his tone but I kept my voice calm .
5 Jack received his all-clear and I received my : ‘ one or two discrepancies — we 'd like to re-test you as soon as possible ’ and instantly made my will !
6 M. Dupont resumed his conversation and I continued my way around the room for some moments .
7 And often we would lie together in the sun after a bathe , and kiss and caress each other , and it was a dear , familiar pleasure , associated in my mind and body with safety and mutual delight and no demands made ; his hands were wondering and tender , and his face when I opened my eyes to look at it had the extraordinary beauty it used to have when I had given him even this limited sensual happiness .
8 He had exactly the same expression on his face when I mentioned your name as you 've got now .
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