Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] the first time [pron] " in BNC.
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1 | It is unlikely that any of us could remember the first time we saw our own reflection ( mirrors often form part of toys aimed at very small babies , such as activity mats or cot toys , and there are , of course , lakes , kettles and other possibilities for reflection ) ; what is likely is that it was a member of our family ( probably our mother ) who told us : ‘ That 's you , that 's what you look like ’ . |
2 | Her mind refused to believe that anything could happen the first time one had intercourse . |
3 | Y'know , I can remember the first time I wore them . |
4 | I can remember the first time I got drunk on Scotch . |
5 | I can remember the first time I ever |