Example sentences of "i [modal v] not tell [subord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sometimes , especially when the sun was low and blinding , I could not tell whether a dark shape was a rock a hundred yards away or a crag at three miles . |
| 2 | I could not tell whether this was a reasonable assessment or whether it was neurotic . |
| 3 | Ruthven had his cat with him , stroking it and muttering something — I could not tell whether he was talking to himself or his pet . |
| 4 | I could not tell if any of them had been involved but pleaded with them : ‘ If you know anything , please tell . |
| 5 | I was standing 15–20 yards from the incident and I could not tell if it was a handball . |
| 6 | I can not tell whether the phone has stopped ringing or not ; at some point I think I hear a ring louder than all other rings , and a voice , not Maggie 's voice , but another voice , a woman 's voice , a slow Scottish accent , asking and begging for Crilly . |
| 7 | I can not tell whether or not Lady Usk has spoken out , but I suspect not . |
| 8 | Only that I can not tell if the echoes are from the past or the future , or some other world altogether . |