Example sentences of "i [verb] [pron] [pron] be the " in BNC.
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| 1 | I asked him what was the matter . |
| 2 | Somewhat perplexed I asked him what was the purpose of these things , " Well , " he said " we 're very concerned about gunners — particularly rear gunners . |
| 3 | So I said , I asked her what was the matter and she said well I feel as though er , that you 've er , you and Arthur have ignored me . |
| 4 | I told her she was the first person to see it since I started work on it . |
| 5 | I told him it was the size of it all disturbed me . |
| 6 | I told you it was the only way ! ’ |
| 7 | I tell them I 'm the Conductor , tell them where my office is , tell them if they 've any problems to bring them to me . ’ |
| 8 | That , of course , is a plainly nonsensical result and , casting myself in the role of the interfering outsider not so familiar with this Act , I ask myself what is the answer to that . |
| 9 | When she 's finished reading it again I ask her what 's the matter . |
| 10 | ‘ I take it it 's the kitchen , then ? ’ he said , following her along the short hall . |
| 11 | I take it you 're the expert on employment law ? |
| 12 | SIR JACOB : " T would have been strange indeed if someone had not translated this fine flower from the dunghill to the garden , Madam , let me tell you you are the first lady I have seen who has exceeded expectation . |