Example sentences of "[noun sg] they [modal v] [verb] i " in BNC.
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| 1 | At the start of my period of being harassed , I went down to my local law centre to see what help they could give me . |
| 2 | ‘ If they 've hurt a single nome they 'll wish I 'd never been born , ’ said Masklin . |
| 3 | If I should tell at a tea table in London , that I have crossed the Atlantick in an open boat , how they 'd shudder , and what a fool they 'd think me to expose myself to such danger . ’ |
| 4 | I persuaded my mother that I should be the first visitor ; after all , I knew Parma better than she did , and since I was a young girl they might treat me more kindly . |
| 5 | After the vote there was no punishment they could give me anyway , because punishment involved breaking regulations of World Peace . |
| 6 | Let me inscribe these words on this papyrus of a person that I have become and trust , my saviour , that one day they will enlighten me . |
| 7 | This of course was a quite natural reaction , and perhaps subconsciously I was hoping they were guilty , in which case they would vindicate me . |
| 8 | If anyone would like a form or would like to know more about CLIC they can reach me on extension 2798 and I will be glad to help . ’ |
| 9 | The housing aid said the only thing they could offer me is bed and breakfast . |
| 10 | I 've gone to the local Council and er unfortunately they 've said to me that I 'd have to go on a waiting list ; the housing aid have said the only thing they could offer me is bed and breakfast which I 'm sorry to say I do n't think is suitable to bring two children up in . |
| 11 | If any of Patrick 's family are still around , I would be grateful for any information they can give me . |
| 12 | No way they could see I just wanted to get out of their prison . |
| 13 | ‘ They are going to try me with small artificial legs to start with and once I get my balance they will give me bigger ones . ’ |