Example sentences of "[pron] [noun sg] i can [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But if we now recall the alternative definition of democracy as popular power , or popular sovereignty , then it becomes clear that it can not be a democratic act for the people to vote away their own power and their own rights ; any more than if I freely renounce my freedom I can remain free because the renunciation was a free act . |
| 2 | For my part I can detect no inconsistency between our domestic law and the Convention . |
| 3 | ‘ Billy told me to use my hook I can hook well as well as jab and found Jason could n't take them . ’ |
| 4 | In my neighbourhood I can hear a sampling of Spanish , Portuguese , Chinese , Urdu , Polish , Italian and West Indian English when I take my children across the street to the park . |
| 5 | Yeah you 're talking about a dream , because er in my mind I can hear George now in a bar lounge I walked in , he was with two of his mates and we got talking , he said here 's my , this is m he used to say Chip then , you know , George did this is my young Chip he said he goes to work in the middle of the night . |
| 6 | Up in the mountain , the Bible belt was drenched and from my window I can see the river running strongly as a result . |
| 7 | ‘ I do hope that 's not my lasagne I can smell burning , my dear , ’ and while she moved swiftly to check the oven and to find that not a thing was burning , Naylor was saying , ‘ We 'll see you at the weekend , Travis . ’ |
| 8 | from the corner of my eye I can see his partner , tangled with his chair in the dirt behind the portacabin . |
| 9 | I keep my distance and do not look at him , though from the comer of my eye I can see him so smartly attired , decked out in scarves and jumpers , set to brace the cold and the street at any hour . |
| 10 | If I cross my hands over my breast I can think I 'm dead and in paradise , but it 's true what they say , you can get too tired to sleep . |
| 11 | My Lord I can tell you that I do have a copy for the jury if your Lordship thinks . |
| 12 | As I lie on my bed I can feel it coming in the window . |
| 13 | But at least in the midst of my misery I can own what I have instead of feeling I am a pawn in another 's game with rules that I can not stick to or change . |
| 14 | I want to be a good horsewoman , if only to show my mother-in-law I can do it . ’ |
| 15 | In which case I can see jealousy as one of the nastier withdrawal symptoms . |
| 16 | ‘ When Janice comes back from her tea I can hand over here . ’ |
| 17 | But fortunately most people who are asked to help in surveys are prepared to accept that they are appropriate people to answer questions on the survey for which they are approached , and particularly where people feel that they are being asked to give ‘ expert ’ information this can be seen as rather a compliment : ‘ If you want to know about how a housewife organizes her day I can tell you everything you need to know . ’ |
| 18 | Personally , I prefer something a bit less blatantly mechanical and perhaps slightly less glossy , in which connection I can recommend Earth as the best of the many general texts now on offer . |
| 19 | Once you have digested this , perhaps you could get in touch to discuss arrangements for a private view , at which time I can outline to you the various options open to you in terms of guiding , catering etc . |
| 20 | In His name I can crush you — or increase you . |
| 21 | Here he is , and for his ability I can vouch . ’ |
| 22 | ‘ I fail to see what help I can offer . ’ |
| 23 | Besides , ’ he said , with the archest piece of self-justification , ‘ what help I can offer you now , I can best give from the inside . |
| 24 | I feel I am wanted only for what business I can bring their way . |
| 25 | My nightmare is trying to concentrate on a guest while really wondering at what point I can break off the conversation to same some dish or saucepan from being welded to the oven forever . |
| 26 | I 'm just trying to find out to what extent I can trust you to keep my cousin 's best interests at heart . |
| 27 | ‘ I 'll see what value I can get on the street in town for these and I 'll leave you this bag on the basis that if I ca n't dispose of them , I 'll be back for it . ’ |
| 28 | If you tell me what is wrong with your baby I can explain to the doctor . ’ |
| 29 | As a result of your win I can buy something special for your ma . |