Example sentences of "[subord] they would [verb] he " in BNC.

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1 They told him to ignore it and to remain at home where they would join him for the evening .
2 In late 1687 he began polling the deputy lieutenants and JPs to see if they would assist him in obtaining the election of a Parliament committed to the repeal of the penal laws and the Tests .
3 He felt like telling the old folk it was not New Year 's Eve , but he doubted if they would believe him .
4 While waiting for this money to come through , he asked the owners if they would allow him to order goods for the coming summer season .
5 Alexander had to argue with the authorities before they would let him compete , but he convinced them that he was descended from the royal house of Argos .
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