Example sentences of "so [conj] i [vb base] [adv] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | Do I want to follow a set exercise programme or would I prefer to change my life-style so that I become more active ? |
| 2 | I try to arrange things so that I come out feeling happy . |
| 3 | And erm I did n't get the actual job I went for but they put me on the , on the relief register so that I go round to different people 's homes or different big hospitals and different Mencap homes relieving people when they 're on holiday or if they 're short of staff or something like that . |
| 4 | I 've got this watch with an alarm on it , so that I know when to take it . |
| 5 | You know , perhaps if you straightened up on the side , or made it a bit more symmetrical , so that I know how to improve it next time . |
| 6 | So much so that I want very much to make love to you again . |
| 7 | She has very clear pale skin and so is used to having quite strong make-up ( ‘ so that I do n't just look a bland mass ’ ) . |
| 8 | But if , say , they use £ 10-worth of it right away , £10-worth three weeks later , and save the final £10-worth until they 've paid off the check ‘ so that I do n't owe anyone ’ , the true rate of interest works out at about 400 per cent . |
| 9 | So when I 'm knitting I will add a stitch each side for the seam if necessary , so that I do n't lose any of the pattern . |
| 10 | and , and Northbrooks ever since it was built right next door to me when I was living there er , many years ago and er get the , the new development done , and so that I do n't think we should hold on . |
| 11 | It 's a matter of recognizing the anger in me on an everyday basis so that I do n't bottle it all up to the point of explosion . |
| 12 | Erm is almost to go back so that I do n't know who 's on the course but Jayne 's course for example , |
| 13 | This was unusual , as she generally preferred the lounging chair on the veranda , ‘ so that I do n't feel completely bedridden , ’ and Belinda hoped she was not going to lie there and brood about the issue of the amniocentesis . |
| 14 | But , so that I do n't bankrupt the parish , I do a bit of teaching at St Veep 's and the odd session for Gilbert . |
| 15 | And the problem is , having nearly died , I have to ration my energy so that I do n't completely burn myself out again . |
| 16 | No , though these are my gloves , it 's so that I do n't get perspiration on the , on the dress , yes , or rings or anything , so |
| 17 | The conference was helpful in suggesting ways to act and by providing solidarity so that I do not feel alone . |
| 18 | She lies on top of me , breathing hard , head on my shoulder for a few minutes , then she stirs , pulls herself up so that I flop out of her and her hard little nipples stroke my chest . |
| 19 | ‘ I 've really enjoyed the whole experience , ’ said Helen , ‘ and have learned to adapt my existing routine so that I look more polished overall . |
| 20 | I 've got it timed so that I arrive just before your French maid number , so I do n't have to sit through all the rest of it . |
| 21 | It moves another two inches and stops , then another two inches and stops , and continues like so until I pick up the rod and strike . |
| 22 | So until I hear otherwise I am going to go on thinking of Jerusalem as a place where Arab , Jew and Christian have a crossroads and a task to effect reconciliation that will take deeds , not words , to achieve . |
| 23 | So if I take away a negative number it 's the same as adding . |
| 24 | ‘ Dragging also depends on size , so if I pick up a bunch of stuff I get a lower dragging sound than if I pick up just one . |
| 25 | So if I know less about it than I should , whose fault is that ? |
| 26 | So if I go straight over and invite Simon to address us next , please . |
| 27 | So if I go round in |
| 28 | So if I go twice as fast , does that mean it 's gon na take me twice as long to get there ? |
| 29 | so if I get up there and do it early in the morning , well it do n't get light till half seven |
| 30 | I know there are people around who think I 'm an OK teacher , so if I screw up occasionally that 's not going to sink my reputation . |