Example sentences of "[adv] he [modal v] [vb infin] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's only him can do it like ! |
| 2 | It was n't the McAuley of old , probably because of ring rust and a badly bruised right hand , and the sooner he gets another contest the better he 'll like it . |
| 3 | The less pressure on him , the better he 'll like it . |
| 4 | He got to know them well : years later when they appeared suddenly he could remember who they were . |
| 5 | However much he might desire her , she would have no more than the allotted space in his life . |
| 6 | When he was engaged in writing The Cocktail Party , he was asked how long he would devote himself to the theatre rather than to poetry ; he replied , " Until I can convince people that I know how to write a popular play " . |
| 7 | Before long he would find something better to do . |
| 8 | He wondered if he could do her dreadful job ; or rather , how long he could stand it if he ever tried it . |
| 9 | The Fangsword is specific to Eltharion and only he may carry it but the Talisman of Hoeth can be bought for other High Elf characters by paying the appropriate points cost . |
| 10 | She was being so ghastly and there was probably a very good reason for those locked rooms , if only he would tell her what they were . |
| 11 | He began to kiss her , and Dinah knew slight revulsion ; if only he would leave her alone for once ! |
| 12 | If only he would announce his engagement ! |
| 13 | Beardsley , meanwhile , produced a performance of such craft , guile and wisdom that it could yet make him the saviour of England manager Graham Taylor — if only he would pick him . |
| 14 | If only he could record what they were saying . |
| 15 | And Fenna awaited her thanks for a journey so beautiful and so unique , the gifts that only he could offer her . |
| 16 | To experience the joy only he could bring her . |
| 17 | It was the same thing , his sister then , his father now , Georgia walking towards a beating in the school yard , Dad fighting for breath in his red chair , he wanted to save them , only he could do it , who else was there , but he had n't , he could n't , not really , but the wanting to , the failure to , you could n't get away from that . |
| 18 | The world could be lost and she would think it well lost if only he could love her . |
| 19 | If only he could tell them he was all right , in good shape , considering … . |
| 20 | He pressed a kiss to her lips , his mouth warm and sweet and tender , and she responded eagerly , wanting the reassurance only he could give her . |
| 21 | Even now as she looked into those harsh , compelling features , she knew only a terrible longing to simply throw herself into his arms , to find the sanctuary and warmth only he could give her . |
| 22 | If only he could give himself more time . |
| 23 | But he refused to compare the projected newspaper to anything on the present market , and insisted that only he could shape it . |
| 24 | The river again , the far bank was nearer but here was a black smooth stretch , he half knew that he was dreaming , he wanted to stop the dream and he wanted to get across , if only he could raise his mouth and nostrils above the swell of the water … |
| 25 | A lifetime would not be too long , if only he could grasp it exactly . |
| 26 | If only he could find her . |
| 27 | We know that ‘ theologically ’ only he can do it , but we can play our part . |
| 28 | ONLY HE CAN TOUCH ME |
| 29 | So I says I tell you what I 'll do , I 'll take you only he can drive it . |
| 30 | Maybe only He can save us . |