Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] i know how " in BNC.
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1 | You know , perhaps if you straightened up on the side , or made it a bit more symmetrical , so that I know how to improve it next time . |
2 | ‘ It 's just that I know how all-controlling you are . |
3 | When she saw the post of maid in general to Esther Ward advertised , she used all her powers of persuasion to convince Tilly that it would only be for a very short time : ‘ Just so I know how he is … how my daughter Beth is faring . ’ |
4 | Peters added : ‘ This is my last Varsity match also and I know how much Mike Patton and I have put into the season because it all builds up to this one day at Twickenham . |
5 | Though I warn you , ’ he added menacingly , pointing one long brown finger at her , ‘ if you persist in upsetting her I will not hesitate to punish you even though I know how this hurts . |
6 | Already I was wishing I 'd never been to see Angy , even though I knew how much being estranged from his family had hurt him and it would mean a lot to him to get the ring back . ’ |
7 | A self-uglifying expression of humility — plus an elaborate show of stealthiness which is as good as saying ‘ Yes , I am late — and please pay attention to my performance of humbly not wishing to be paid attention to ’ , i.e. Here 's me entering as unostentatiously as I know how — so you can see how much I regret my rudeness ! ’ |