Example sentences of "that [vb past] he [modal v] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ His pass was confiscated the next day and that meant he could n't get into the base to work and lost his job . |
| 2 | She knew for a fact that he had n't used a condom , so that meant he could n't get her pregnant . |
| 3 | She refused to budge until she 'd got one or two matters in order , and , ignoring the fact that he looked ready to go and hunt up her bag himself if she did n't soon move herself , ‘ Is it all right for you to invite me to Mr and Mrs Hepwood 's home ? ’ she asked for starters , and braved his acid glance that said he 'd hardly be likely to issue an invitation if it was n't . |
| 4 | The man was in civilian clothes , yet , in this city thronged with soldiers , he had a confidence that suggested he might well have worn a uniform in his time . |
| 5 | With an expression on his face that suggested he could not fight any longer , David pulled her towards him and slowly stroked her head and back . |