Example sentences of "[pron] [be] always [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Among the manufacturers houses are likewise scattered an infinite number of cottages or small dwellings , in which dwell the workmen which are employed , the women and children of whom are always busy carding , spinning , &C. so that no hands being unemploy 'd , all can gain their bread , even from the youngest to the antient ; hardly any thing above four years old , but its hands are sufficient to itself … |
| 2 | Some of the most exciting events have occurred in this imaginary place , and I am always disappointed when I visit Wood Green to find that no school , no schoolhouse , no children and , above all , no Miss Watson or Miss Fogerty are to be seen . |
| 3 | I am always disappointed . |
| 4 | I am always thankful for their enthusiasm and commitment as we have drawn up the development brief for the Architect , Ray Davis , whom we have now appointed . |
| 5 | ‘ I am always serious . |
| 6 | ‘ I am always serious about chess , McAllister , ’ he replied , eyes mocking her . |
| 7 | Gradually I drifted apart from Beth and Ida , but I am always grateful to them because they also introduced me to the other great interest in their lives — ballet . |
| 8 | At least I am always honest with you . ’ |
| 9 | I am always loth to leave Middle Washfold : unlike many cave surrounds , it is friendly , a pleasant study in green and white . |
| 10 | He dismissed any such link for lack of proof ; for him there was ‘ no tracing the connection of ancient nations , but by language ; and therefore I am always sorry when any language is lost , because languages are the pedigree of nations . |
| 11 | ‘ I am always sorry to hear when someone has been hurt in an accident , particularly if it is safety surfacing which has been vandalised that has some way been responsible for the injury . |
| 12 | As I am a mild and gentle man I am always alarmed by such outbursts , particularly if they are of feminine origin . |
| 13 | ‘ I am always proud to wear an England race jacket . |
| 14 | Finally , I am always depressed at the apparent lack of concern in our syllabuses and teachers ' guides for the poorer educational contexts . |
| 15 | The transport secretary , John MacGregor , a guest at the opening of the Virgin lounge , named the Clubhouse , refused to be drawn on the issue , telling reporters : ‘ I am always pleased to see our airlines competing effectively . |
| 16 | On second thoughts , I am always obedient to the Whips . |
| 17 | In the meantime , I am always obedient to the Whips , so I shall leave it at that . |
| 18 | I am always content to discuss these matters with my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary . |
| 19 | I am always finance-conscious given our continual need to raise funds , but I also want to recognise your valuable contribution to our work . |
| 20 | ‘ I am always healthy . ’ |
| 21 | Although I am always prepared to enter discussions with the hon. Gentleman about hypothetical matters , one must also balance the amount of time and expense that it would take to comment on something that is not a reality . |
| 22 | I am always punctual and on the platform in plenty of time , but it is seldom the right platform . |
| 23 | we did translation , Xenophon , I do not know a word of it I do not think Greek alone makes me miserable , I am always miserable . |
| 24 | I am , of course , conscious that , as a convert to some important aspects of European integration , I risk being impeached for a lack of consistency ; however , I am always happy to recall the words of Ralph Emerson , who said : ’ A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds , adored by little statemen and philosophers and divines . ’ |
| 25 | I am always happy to work myself up into a great cultural stew , given half the chance . |
| 26 | I am always amazed that the basic rules of portraiture are rarely taught . |
| 27 | I did some Medau in London before the war but since then have been thwarted by a lack of classes in this area — but — I am always hopeful . |
| 28 | I guess the fifties was my favourite period for the blues and so the guys that were making records — most of the Chicago people who were playing in the fifties and who are still around — are the ones that I am always interested in playing with . ’ |
| 29 | I am always interested in others |
| 30 | National characteristics come to the fore continuously , and I am always interested to see how widely differing they are . |