Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] i [verb] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 Tried projecting negative of Bride from holograph enlarger , he wrote , but image thin and weak where I want it strong ( though indeterminate ) .
2 Things we think you might be interested or I think you might be interested in talking about this morning .
3 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 .
4 It was so clear that I knew I 'd been blind .
5 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 .
6 The right hon. Gentleman said : ’ That is a firm commitment , costed and clear that I pledge our Labour Government will carry out . ’
7 ‘ I just want to make clear that I pay you every correctitude for what you were involved in there . ’
8 One more person would n't make any difference to the arrangements , for Rob had thought it wise to cater for up to eight extra guests — ‘ Just in case I 'm more popular than I think I am , ’ he 'd laughed .
9 ‘ 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 . ’
10 He was real old so I suppose he had trouble with his false teeth or summat , but anyway , it was pretty disgusting watching him eat .
11 I am afraid that I told him to go away and not be silly .
12 ‘ She would n't tell me , but was very insistent that I call her the minute you got in . ’
13 The staff all know what 's got to be done and they go off and do it ; it 's just when jobs are different that I give them any guidance .
14 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 .
15 But I was young and Scottish and I thought I was the greatest .
16 But at least my goals were clear and I knew what I wanted .
17 But your chest is , is sounding clear and I expect it 's management of the hernia that 's going
18 In view of the plethora of material for debate and the fact that the debate is starting rather late for reasons that the House understands , I think that it will be sensible if I curtail my remarks to some degree .
19 This time he seemed ill at ease and jumpy and I noticed his face was slick with perspiration when he spun to greet me .
20 I had explained this to Aunt Louise , who enjoyed her bath and filled it almost to the top ; but she took no notice , becoming affronted and resentful if I reminded her .
21 And God was faithful and I passed my exams .
22 We concluded by singing the carol O Come all ye Faithful and I gave them a blessing .
23 wrong if I said who is heaviest of the two of you ?
24 The workmanship is impeccable and I 'm certain the Legend could face any musical challenge and suit a variety of styles , from downhome country to lock-up-your-daughters metal , making it versatile , durable , good-looking and I want one .
25 1993 will be no less demanding and I know we can count on their continuing professional dedication .
26 That 's interesting cos I mean it is a sort of a variant
27 I felt my hand touch something feathery and I pulled it out to see what it was .
28 I mean sometimes you expect him to laugh and he does n't laugh like he says something funny and I say something funny back to him , but he does n't laugh .
29 Then I get this hot feeling at the back of my head and everything goes funny and I find myself on the floor .
30 He sits thinking about everything that could go wrong and I suppose it just eats him up . ’
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