Example sentences of "[vb mod] [adv] [conj] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ This spectacular discovery should once and for all prove what shape the original Globe was , ’ Martin Clout , the theatre architecture historian , said . |
| 2 | That Kellynch Hall must be let , ‘ a beloved home made over to others ’ , is deeply felt ; but , within a few weeks of the Crofts ' arrival as tenants , Anne ‘ could not but in conscience feel that they were gone who deserved not to stay , and that Kellynch-hall had passed into better hands than its owners . ’ |
| 3 | She knew she ought to report the death , but felt she could not because of the passage of time . |
| 4 | I remember once that I could not and with one swoop she was upon me — over the head , down the back , on my bare legs , until in agony and terror I ran for the house screaming for my father . |
| 5 | It could still and at the same time be an anglicisation of ‘ Froda ’ , a name ‘ meaningless ’ to hobbits by the time of the War of the Ring , and accepted by them as just another chance disyllable like ‘ Bilba , Bunga , Pola ’ , but actually preserving in oblivion the name of an ancient hero from the Dale or the Mark . |
| 6 | When new computer sounds were made , the dolphin could immediately and with great accuracy copy the previously unheard sounds . |
| 7 | No they could n't but in our days , in the younger days , to keep off it was the French letters . |
| 8 | The doctor arrived very promptly and attempted to sound Michael 's chest , but of course could n't because of the plaster jacket . |
| 9 | She was trying to stand up in the pool but could n't because of the costume . |
| 10 | Pilger said he could n't because of Manchester and added : ‘ I suppose there is n't even an office there for me ? ’ |
| 11 | I tried to return but could n't because of continuing transport restrictions . |
| 12 | I said er could n't because of Johnny 's er appointment . |
| 13 | Furthermore , neither Roosevelt nor the State Department was persuaded that the British would necessarily or at least wholeheartedly support the United States over the whole range of its postwar interests and aspirations . |
| 14 | Even if I could identify these contacts I would not because of the obvious dangers . ’ |
| 15 | ‘ Even if I could identify these contacts I would not because of the obvious dangers . ’ |
| 16 | ‘ Even if I could identify these contacts I would not because of the obvious dangers . ’ |
| 17 | My team talk would short and to the point . |
| 18 | I promised I would n't and in fact had no intention of doing so , as I secretly regarded the Duce as a bit of a buffoon . |
| 19 | he said , I said Lynn said ca n't because of the kids |
| 20 | I ca n't because of this fucking new computer system in n it . |
| 21 | We can go no we ca n't cos of that . |
| 22 | Cat owners often notice that their pet will suddenly and for no apparent reason make a headlong dash through the house . |
| 23 | ‘ The purchaser hereby covenants with the vendor by way of indemnity only that the purchaser and the persons deriving title under him will henceforth and at all times duly pay all rents becoming due under the lease and observe and perform all covenants agreements and conditions therein contained on the part of the tenant or persons deriving title under it to be observed and performed and also will at all times keep the vendor its successors in title and assigns effectively indemnified against all proceedings costs claims expenses and liabilities in respect thereof . |
| 24 | The TNCs will naturally and in many cases justifiably argue that what their critics consider to be the creation of new needs in developing countries in order to boost profits is , in fact , a response to changing consumer needs that arise in societies that are in the process of urbanization and industrialization . |
| 25 | They will never and under any circumstances be the first to use armed force against each other or against third states … |
| 26 | ‘ No you wo n't because from now on I 'll handle things myself , ’ Schellenberg said . |
| 27 | Many individuals are locked into portfolio investments they would like to , and should , change , but can not because of the tax on realisation . |
| 28 | There are even special joys for women : the pride in learning a guaranteed way to keep the boots dry which , if performed behind waist-high bush , means ‘ you can casually and with dignity intact carry on a conversation with the rest of the camp ’ ; no more of the old ‘ search for a place to hide ( God forbid anyone should know we have to pee in the first place ) . ’ |