Example sentences of "[pron] [modal v] [vb infin] your [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Miss Kenton , I wonder if I may draw your attention to the fact that the bed linen for the upper floor will need to be ready by the day after tomorrow . ’ |
| 2 | that I may fear your name . |
| 3 | ‘ I hope I may trust your honour even that far ! ’ she shouted after him . |
| 4 | ‘ If I may use your telephone , then I 'll ring my surgery and get someone to bring the vaccination cards in right now . ’ |
| 5 | Someone may grab your collar with both hands in order to head-butt you in the face , or may seize you by the hair to punch you . |
| 6 | PAMELA : I must tell your ladyship I scorn your words and am as much married as your ladyship . |
| 7 | ‘ I 'll do as you say , young master , ’ he said , looking up at the young boy on the quayside , ‘ But I must tell your father about this . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ So I must decline your offer . |
| 9 | ‘ I must open your mouth . |
| 10 | He told me I must open your mouth . ’ |
| 11 | I must bring your attention to Standing Order C A matter in hand . |
| 12 | ‘ In which case , ’ replied Corbett , ‘ I must crave your indulgence . ’ |
| 13 | No , I must admit your hair is looking a lot thicker and healthier . |
| 14 | Signed in pen by Mrs S Harrison in the tenancy and accommodation section , it said ‘ Dear Mr and Mrs Wranklin , I must draw your attention to the small balance on your rent account . |
| 15 | Well , I suppose I must play your game briefly : it 's what you have to do in the courts . |
| 16 | ‘ First I must see your body without those dreadful clothes you are wearing . ’ |
| 17 | ‘ I will allow you to take his soul , ’ said Fael-Inis again , ‘ but I must have your promise that you will not give his body to the Conablaiche . |
| 18 | ‘ Oh , but I must have your promise , too , Miss Kyte ! ’ exclaimed Mrs Tiverton . |
| 19 | ‘ But first , I must have your assurance that this is in the most absolute confidence . ’ |
| 20 | ‘ I must have your passport . ’ |
| 21 | In short , Miss Rossignol , I 've reached the point where I must have your approval and consent for whatever steps I take in protection of his financial affairs . |
| 22 | ‘ Oh dear God — I must take your name in vain . |
| 23 | I must say your hotel is wonderful . |
| 24 | ‘ And I must hear your side of the story , Wilson . |
| 25 | ‘ Well , I should miss your wine , ’ said Fribble , ‘ because it 's really very good . |
| 26 | I THOUGHT I should draw your attention to the Merseyside Pro Life Chain which was held in October , in the Liverpool city centre . |
| 27 | I should welcome your guidance on the use of private notice questions . |
| 28 | ‘ Do you think I should tell your father — in Le Touquet ? |
| 29 | PS I told Nero you 'd meet him at Dover but I should leave your chariot behind he might not understand if you cut him in two , he 's funny that way . |
| 30 | I should do your photo album . |