Example sentences of "[adj] [that] i [verb] [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 | The right hon. Gentleman said : ’ That is a firm commitment , costed and clear that I pledge our Labour Government will carry out . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ I just want to make clear that I pay you every correctitude for what you were involved in there . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ 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 . ’ |
| 7 | I am afraid that I told him to go away and not be silly . |
| 8 | ‘ She would n't tell me , but was very insistent that I call her the minute you got in . ’ |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | 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 . |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | You think it odd that I pay her bills ? |
| 14 | 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 . |
| 15 | The bat flitted so low that I saw its silhouette for a brief moment against the Milky Way . |
| 16 | Once my father had been laid in his bed , I was a little uncertain as to how to proceed ; for while it seemed undesirable that I leave my father in such a condition , I did not really have a moment more to spare . |
| 17 | Mostly I 'm sorry that I hurt myself . |
| 18 | I 'm sorry that I told you now . |
| 19 | ‘ I am so sorry that I caused you such grief by acting as I did , by going off without telling anyone . |
| 20 | ‘ I 'm sorry that I accused you of taking them . ’ |
| 21 | Then I saw Mr Shepherd — and he looked so — so strange that I kissed him too . ’ |
| 22 | 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 . |
| 23 | ‘ I think that it is crucial that I do it . |
| 24 | 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 . |
| 25 | When I was released , I was so relieved that I swore I would lead a normal life — no more endless walks . |
| 26 | 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 ’ . |
| 27 | Moving her just a fraction away , his eyes once more holding hers captive , he added , ‘ So is n't it fortunate that I know you for the cheat you are ? ’ |
| 28 | ‘ And is n't it fortunate that I know you for a blind fool ? ’ |
| 29 | So splendid that I declare my godchild is an absolute motto . ’ |
| 30 | ‘ I 'm so sad that I missed you , ’ Lubor Ondrus said soulfully , explaining , ‘ I returned only last evening from a few days ’ holiday . ’ |