Example sentences of "[adj] that i [vb past] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 Also , I believe I made it clear that I knew what I wanted from a partnership with a sponsor and was precise and convincing in my presentation .
2 It was so clear that I knew I 'd been blind .
3 I made it clear that I wanted our discussion that morning to focus on business matters , but I realised that she had a need to talk to someone , preferably someone discreet .
4 ‘ You 're so slim that I thought you might be one of those women who are on a perpetual diet , and I dislike intensely dining with someone who eats like a sparrow . ’
5 I am afraid that I told him to go away and not be silly .
6 Its complete lack of any taste was so nauseating that I spat it out and decided to eat the rest of the bread by itself I was finishing this when there was the sound of boots in the passage again .
7 Stok joined in the last three words as I said them , and then he laughed So loud that I thought he would shake some of the cracked tiles off the wall .
8 When you asked how Tom and the children were , you must have thought it odd that I told you what Tom , and Alison and Cheryl were doing without really mentioning Peter .
9 It is possible that I missed someone 's parenthesis , but only a promise in the editorial that ‘ the link between the party and the unions ’ will be among subjects discussed in future sticks in the memory .
10 The bat flitted so low that I saw its silhouette for a brief moment against the Milky Way .
11 Mostly I 'm sorry that I hurt myself .
12 I 'm sorry that I told you now .
13 ‘ I am so sorry that I caused you such grief by acting as I did , by going off without telling anyone .
14 ‘ I 'm sorry that I accused you of taking them . ’
15 Then I saw Mr Shepherd — and he looked so — so strange that I kissed him too . ’
16 Although the piece is set in the ‘ Roaring ‘ 20's ’ , Cy Coleman 's music rarely goes into period style , but instead exploits a cod-operatic vein , going from Puccini to Piaf , with winks and nods in all directions , and superbly served by Madeline Kahn , who has the voice of a sarcastic diva and a vocal presence so strong that I felt I could see her .
17 And I had to make all these er computations out and er I made fifty that I thought nobody could pick .
18 My difficulty in breathing was such that I clutched my throat .
19 I felt relieved that I had my scar from the fight at the summer party and so looked the same as everybody else — I was afraid of appearing different or clever which meant that I would be noticed by the Corporals and picked on by all the others .
20 When I was released , I was so relieved that I swore I would lead a normal life — no more endless walks .
21 I think it fortunate that I met him as I am persuaded I can cure him of his disorder or turn the evil to good ’ .
22 And I just liked reading it so much that I thought you 'd like to read it too .
23 ‘ A girlfriend made me a wonderful big , bright red jumper which I liked so much that I asked her to knit me another .
24 Her comments alongside her weekly measuring sessions said so much that I felt you would enjoy reading them too :
25 Val with Matthew and William took the train to Auckland — a trip they recommended so much that I did it as well , 5 weeks later — and after staying overnight with the Hartleys they flew out on 23rd March — five and a half months after our arrival .
26 I liked it so much that I used it for the show and played the hell out of it , it sounded so good .
27 ‘ I 'm so sad that I missed you , ’ Lubor Ondrus said soulfully , explaining , ‘ I returned only last evening from a few days ’ holiday . ’
28 But I am glad that I provoked him into an unqualified withdrawal of his disgraceful unjustified comments .
29 I always felt that Basil was a very shy , warm hearted man with a special sort of honesty and I am glad that I knew him .
30 ‘ Oh , I 'm glad that I behaved myself , then , ’ he said , his face clearing suddenly .
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