Example sentences of "[pers pn] [adv] [verb] i [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I rather hope I may get those concerned to invite me to do you in the Authors and their Work series — though I have n't done anything about it — I might then like to quote a bit or two out of a letter ( e.g. about Ivy ) , but I devoutly hope you will be able to censor the thing for yourself ’ — for there was still hope , or I was allowed to think so . |
| 2 | I rather hoped I would n't have to face you with this but thanks to your belief that I 'm somehow responsible for Eddie 's death you force my hand . |
| 3 | ‘ Yea , lady Anne , I rather think I would . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ Then I rather think I 'd like to be . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Actually , I rather think I will . |
| 6 | I got a reproof from Dr Kelleher when I facetiously said I 'd grow geraniums in my gas mask . |
| 7 | It does n't bear thinking about , but I only hope I shall have learnt something from you in order to carry it on in some way or another . ’ |
| 8 | I only hope I can make it . ’ |
| 9 | Radio operator Paul , who is serving with the Second Battalion Royal Irish Regiment , said : ‘ Gillian is the perfect bride I only hope I can be as good a husband . ’ |
| 10 | I only wish I could do that . |
| 11 | I am sorry your life is so burdensome , I only wish I could help in some way . |
| 12 | Of course all this business must seem mysterious to you , and I only wish I could tell you … ’ |
| 13 | ‘ I know that , my darling and I only wish I could see more of you and the children . |
| 14 | ‘ I only wish I could wave a wand and grant her wish , ’ said Santa . |
| 15 | I only wish I could have hit the third . ’ |
| 16 | I only wish I could have been with Mr Grant when he researched the feature . |
| 17 | I only wish I could say the same about your politicians . ’ |
| 18 | He said , ‘ I only wish I could help you more . |
| 19 | you know I only wish I could have heard him |
| 20 | ‘ I only wish I could , ’ William said . |
| 21 | ‘ I only wish I could . |
| 22 | I only wish I could say the same of some other companies ! |
| 23 | I only wish I could mention everyone and everything that goes to make up the whole of Christian Aid and its spirit , but be assured that we do not forget any contribution or take anyone 's help for granted . |
| 24 | As she was to tell one of her oldest friends : ‘ I only wish I 'd put my foot down with them years ago . ’ |
| 25 | ‘ I only said I 'd think about it , Meredith , ’ he said , sounding bemused . |
| 26 | I only thought I might be able to help . ’ |
| 27 | I was out there in er , and I suddenly thought I 'd er go |
| 28 | as if I suddenly knew I could n't be sure of anything any more . ’ |
| 29 | Coming upon me as it did , however , in the midst of such a busy period , I could not afford to let it preoccupy me unduly , and I thus decided I should resolve it at the earliest opportunity . |
| 30 | ‘ Did I not say I 'd get my answer from you , and none other ? ’ |