Example sentences of "[vb past] he [verb] [pron] [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When asked why he took that particular route , he reckoned he thought it would be quicker than going along the busy main streets . ’ |
| 2 | Guilt , easily aroused , stirred within her as she guessed he intended it should . |
| 3 | Right , the story 's building up to a sort of crescendo erm the the Sanhedrin was saying he heard him say I will tear down this temple which men have made and after three days I will build one that is not made by men with our hindsight , with our knowledge of what went on . |
| 4 | ‘ You heard him say I 'd go to England too . |
| 5 | When morning dawned he knew he would never again follow the old man up to that room . |
| 6 | Perhaps the incapacity of his lieutenants in the Congo made him feel he could rely only on himself . |
| 7 | The difficulties experienced in dealing with Blackpool made him feel there should be regional departments to make contact easier . |
| 8 | ‘ Then what the hell made him think you might be pregnant ? ’ he demanded , glaring down at her . |
| 9 | And made him think he could trust me . |
| 10 | She knew he was in a position to do what he wished , but what made him think she would enjoy it ? |
| 11 | The flash of hope in her eyes made him wish he could report a more substantial discovery than the meagre piece of intelligence he had to contribute . |
| 12 | Carpenter Harper , admitted lighting hay to see but insisted he thought he 'd put it out . |
| 13 | This bloke says he wants four or five other vans by the end of next year and he says if you can get your driving lessons all done and passed he says you can take a van out on your own and have someone working under you I 'd , like you work under me . |
| 14 | Did he mean he could get her a part in a play or something ? |
| 15 | But did he think I could give an answer ? |
| 16 | Nor did he think it would serve any purpose to refer to the lipstick-smeared card , originally written by Dotty and still wired to the stem of the mutilated plant , which , in the heat of the moment and the fitful light of the streetlamps was mistakenly thought to have been dipped in blood . |
| 17 | The man was a fool … did he think it would do his reputation any good to appear in weak productions ? |
| 18 | Did he think he should not start courting on a labourer 's wage ? |
| 19 | Did he think she would put his affair with Rebecca in jeopardy ? |
| 20 | Did he think she could be won over with gentleness ? |
| 21 | ‘ Yes , but how did he know they would stay on that course ? ’ |
| 22 | When one quiet weekend this February Mr Grosz left the country on a short trip to Switzerland , little did he know what would await him on his return . |
| 23 | Did he know he would die a few years later ? |
| 24 | Did he say you should draw that ? |
| 25 | Why did he say he would rather resign than do a deal over PR , unless he knew he would n't have to ? |
| 26 | What time did he say he 'd meet you ? ’ |
| 27 | Did he say he 'd come round here on Sunday ? |
| 28 | Did he say he 'd come round ? |
| 29 | Or did he believe she would be afraid to be alone in the forest ? |
| 30 | At no time did he indicate he could n't cope . |