Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] i [modal v] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you would rather wait I could come back later , but it is , of course , important to lose as little time as possible . ’ |
| 2 | If I nearly close my eyes and carry on walking I can pretend I 'm blind . |
| 3 | Sorry that 's er , only place I could grab you ! |
| 4 | I 'd been in the presenter role long enough to know I could do It . |
| 5 | But he is also an American and before he guns you down in cold blood , in the manner you so justly deserve I might add , I 'm sure he will see his way clear to giving you a dying request . ’ |
| 6 | It does n't bear thinking about , but I only hope I shall have learnt something from you in order to carry it on in some way or another . ’ |
| 7 | I only hope I can make it . ’ |
| 8 | She was a startling sight in that setting , for she was immaculately dressed in riding clothes , her breeches almost white , boots black and so highly polished I could see the flood waters reflected in them . |
| 9 | When she has somewhat recovered I will take her back to the specialists although you have done more than any psychiatrist she has seen . ’ |
| 10 | ‘ I chose to go to South Africa in 1988 , knowing full well that in so doing I would miss out on England 's tour to Australia and Fiji . |
| 11 | She nudged me , and I , innocent enough to think I could have a boyfriend like her , accepted the dress and the make-up . |
| 12 | I bought in think I 'd get it |
| 13 | ‘ I only said I 'd think about it , Meredith , ’ he said , sounding bemused . |
| 14 | He threw himself down on the bed with his head on my stomach , groaning , and between the groans saying that he would be a good husband in future , he honestly would , he adored me , he was very ashamed and only hoped I could forgive him . |
| 15 | As she was to tell one of her oldest friends : ‘ I only wish I 'd put my foot down with them years ago . ’ |
| 16 | Of course all this business must seem mysterious to you , and I only wish I could tell you … ’ |
| 17 | ‘ I only wish I could wave a wand and grant her wish , ’ said Santa . |
| 18 | I only wish I could do that . |
| 19 | I only wish I could mention everyone and everything that goes to make up the whole of Christian Aid and its spirit , but be assured that we do not forget any contribution or take anyone 's help for granted . |
| 20 | ‘ I know that , my darling and I only wish I could see more of you and the children . |
| 21 | I only wish I could say the same about your politicians . ’ |
| 22 | I only wish I could say the same of some other companies ! |
| 23 | I am sorry your life is so burdensome , I only wish I could help in some way . |
| 24 | He said , ‘ I only wish I could help you more . |
| 25 | I only wish I could have hit the third . ’ |
| 26 | I only wish I could have been with Mr Grant when he researched the feature . |
| 27 | you know I only wish I could have heard him |
| 28 | I got a reproof from Dr Kelleher when I facetiously said I 'd grow geraniums in my gas mask . |
| 29 | But she was an expert and by watching her I at least gained some confidence , enough to feel I could try it myself one day . |
| 30 | ‘ I rather hope I may get those concerned to invite me to do you in the Authors and their Work series — though I have n't done anything about it — I might then like to quote a bit or two out of a letter ( e.g. about Ivy ) , but I devoutly hope you will be able to censor the thing for yourself ’ — for there was still hope , or I was allowed to think so . |