Example sentences of "[pron] is [indef pn] i can [verb] " in BNC.

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1 There is something I can do , is n't there , Slorne ?
2 ‘ Well , ’ the man replied between gasps as he heaved at the oars , ‘ there is something I can tell you . ’
3 There is nothing I can do , ’ said the King , as she was dragged away , ‘ I can see those in charge , but it 's now in the hands of the Justice people . ’
4 ‘ Well , I am sorry for it but there is nothing I can do .
5 I sweep the rod back as much as I can in the confined space and , although the fish is rather small at about 1¼lb , it kicks up quite a fuss and there is nothing I can do to stop it splashing .
6 There is nothing I can do about that for he harms himself , but I must still behave like a dutiful son and observe a son 's obligations . ’
7 The past is past and there is nothing I can do to change it .
8 But there is nothing I can do , we can do .
9 There is nothing I can do or say to save you from the wrath of God , or indeed from the wrath of your own father , poor man . ’
10 " If because of this the kingdom of God is closed to me , there is nothing I can do about it , for I ca n't return these things .
11 And there is nothing I can do only to remember you in my prayers , which I do every Sunday , and wish you all the very best .
12 There is nothing I can do .
13 Depression : " My efforts are useless and there is nothing I can do " v. Acceptance : " Perhaps this is just the way it is and my life must go on " .
14 The plain fact of the matter is , there is nothing I can do for your wife . ’
15 One of my greatest frustrations is having to tell my electors , in correspondence and personally , that there is nothing I can do about a proposal because a decision has already been taken somewhere else — albeit by ministers , one of whom is a Member of the House — that there is nothing that anyone can do because the decision has been taken outside these shores , so there is no point in writing to me .
16 Naturally it is disappointing that I am not able to play in some tournaments but there is nothing I can do about that .
17 " It seems there is nothing I can do except voice my opinion .
18 There is nothing I can do . ’
19 ‘ Even if Lulach did not exist , there is nothing I can do , ’ Sulien said .
20 But if they do not change their view there is nothing I can do to change it .
21 ‘ I 'm afraid there is nothing I can tell you .
22 There is nothing I can tell you , Officer , ’ said Iris in her stilted French , ‘ but my friend has something that may interest you . ’
23 But whereas my wife could have learnt in what direction I was from her had she heard me , there is nothing I can learn from it .
24 When I know how a lustful man may feel towards his neighbour 's pretty young wife I can understand a leer , but if asked what it means there is nothing I can say .
25 Er then there is nothing I can say to change your mind .
26 Nevertheless if there is anything I can do for you in the way of friendship , now or in the future , I hope you will not hesitate to call upon me .
27 If there is anything I can do for you … ’
28 Perhaps I shall see you again — and please tell me if there is anything I can do . ’
29 Though I thought you seemed not quite yourself , and trust all is well now — do let me know if there is anything I can do .
30 In the meantime good luck with your classes and do remember if there is anything I can do to assist please do not hesitate to contact me .
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