Example sentences of "[adj] and i could " in BNC.
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| 1 | I do n't know this and I could be learning . |
| 2 | You know , went to the Esso and I went all wrong and I could n't le , I went down a no en |
| 3 | We could meet up with them in public and I could n't guarantee not to strangle him on sight . |
| 4 | ‘ The landing was ablaze and I could hear the soldiers shouting downstairs . |
| 5 | And sh excuse me but what I do not want happening on records of achievement as regards cos we are totally honest and I could name a school not too far from us |
| 6 | So all I 've got to do is when I run out again fill it up again spending another twenty five quid 's worth or so that would have been six and I could have had a free Corgi toy for Ricky for Christmas . |
| 7 | I opened my eyes at fucking five to six and I could see him at the window Ken ran then across the road and he says Dawn your brother 's been trying to get in for ages . |
| 8 | I got to the door and looked in , but all was dark and I could see nothing . |
| 9 | Yeah , and it was getting a bit dark and I could n't see |
| 10 | He was clutching his attaché case as usual and I could see he was strolling slowly along the path that runs the outer perimeter of the lawn , deeply absorbed in thought . |
| 11 | But if it came to an argument — well , I looked at Rich and I could n't help myself . |
| 12 | When he spoke his voice was low and I could n't catch what he said . |
| 13 | I feel very strong most of the time ; I 'm big and tall and I could outrun most people . |
| 14 | The pretty nurse with her wheelchaired lady was nearer and I could read ‘ Sally ’ on her white uniform badge . |
| 15 | Agnes looked timid and I could hear the old servant weeping in the scullery . |
| 16 | Being pinned in the chair like that and I could n't move . |
| 17 | you know just to wipe him down and everything in the morning , he just grabbed that and I could see this thing tipping and I went oh god no , please , because that could of been the duvet , the duvet covers |
| 18 | Once your pet has died you may be too distressed to dig the grave , as another owner testified ; ‘ It was raining hard and I could n't see through my tears , I just wanted to get her buried as quickly as possible . ’ |
| 19 | And he said I was completely confused and I could n't , he said I was trying to shout my wife and erm and , er , you know my mouth would n't work , he said , but she said fortunately she looked through the window and er found him and they took him to hospital . |
| 20 | My heart grew sick and I could n't eat , a phenomenon so strange that even Father noticed and asked what was wrong . |
| 21 | ‘ If I choreographed it it would n't look natural and I could really just be taping it the day before . |
| 22 | ‘ I feel fine and I could ride next week , but there are no horses for me and it 's a bit cold , ’ the 57-year-old said last night . |
| 23 | We are comfortable and I could pack it in tomorrow . |
| 24 | People were comfortable and I could always go and get something I wanted . |
| 25 | I walked up from his left and I could see where the canvas of his left trainer was coming away from its rubber base . |
| 26 | ‘ I know it 's silly , I mean she 's dead , but it 's so cold and I could n't bear the idea of her just lying there . ’ |
| 27 | My heart was beating in my throat making it hard to swallow , my nose was running , my hands were cold and I could n't get enough oxygen , which made me yawn every few seconds . |
| 28 | School started at about 8.30 till about 3.30 and I could n't miss any lessons . |
| 29 | I was dosed with saffron tea which tasted foul and I could n't see anybody . |
| 30 | He was absolutely great and I could n't believe he was only 16 when he wrote Oblivious . |