Example sentences of "[adv] he [modal v] be [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He rose but found his chains would not let him even reach it , so he slumped on the ledge and wondered how long he would be detained . |
| 2 | If only he could be persuaded to drop it here and now , there would be no harm done — unless indeed he had already said anything to Pipkin . |
| 3 | Perhaps he would be remembered for that . |
| 4 | And the same person , this young lad , I know he young stupid but erm I mean er I 've had many a black eye for er speaking instead of listening but er h perhaps he 'll be learnt the same way . |
| 5 | Perhaps he can be helped to interpret the events as less threatening . |
| 6 | If I can find out who is Stavanger 's dentist , perhaps he could be shown the cast . " |
| 7 | Perhaps he could be persuaded to commission the muralist to cover some of the acres of bare wall which Matthew had described . |
| 8 | A squadron commander would suggest to me that " old so-and-so is getting a bit teased-out and perhaps he should be rested " , or " it might be convenient if he did not return after his next leave " — these leaves were quite frequent , something like six or seven days every six or seven weeks . |
| 9 | If his play is not good enough he will be placed on the bench just like the rest of us . |
| 10 | A Corporal would tell a recruit not to spit on the floor because it was disgusting and because if he continued to do so he would be hit . |
| 11 | The former leader of the Social Democratic Party was recently sentenced to two years eight months imprisonment for corruption ; the former Socialist Foreign Minister , Gianni De Michelis has had his parliamentary immunity lifted so he can be tried for misuse of office . |
| 12 | So he could be reinforced from England swiftly . |
| 13 | In the resultant Postlethwait audio-tutorial laboratory , open from around 7.00 a.m. to 11.30 pm. , the student could come at a time of his own choosing ; at the entrance he would receive a descriptive hand-out explaining what books , notes , equipment would be necessary to bring along ; once inside he would be given a botanical specimen and would enter a pleasant area equipped with a multiplicity of booths or carrels . |
| 14 | It is true that he would have an answer to those claims because she was in desertion , but nevertheless he would be put to all the trouble , worry and expense of defending himself against them . |
| 15 | Nevertheless he will be required to introduce more variety into his boxing and before the end came there were once again serious doubts about his stamina . |
| 16 | Then Jaq and Googol heard him pray squeakingly in proper Imperial Gothic , as if thus he might be heard across the galaxy . |
| 17 | Naîve as it may sound , Morrissey 's ideals ( which ran opposite to the ‘ If he does n't get himself a missus soon he 'll be left on the shelf … or he 's a pooftah … ’ mentality ) attracted many young admirers . |
| 18 | It is felt that if the economy does not improve soon he will be reshuffled out of the Treasury by the Prime Minister . |
| 19 | Very soon he will be known as one of the greatest seducers of our times and in a town — Los Angeles — not known for the lack of competition . |
| 20 | If so , he would try to hide in his panic , never thinking how easily he would be discovered . |
| 21 | Does he understand that , while he may postpone or prevent debate on such matters in the House , outside he will be called upon to justify his incompetence ? |
| 22 | To put it another way , he was aware of the idea of divided consciousness , much discussed in his day , and here and elsewhere he can be seen applying it to his own actions . |
| 23 | He certainly has not become an angel overnight , but his more extreme behaviour has been left behind and usually he can be relied upon to be helpful and co-operative . |
| 24 | They offered the person , whose salary did not reflect how handsomely he would be paid in the future , a Professional Mortgage . |
| 25 | Hopefully he would be led to others which were more fruitful in the long run . |
| 26 | His composure would vanish , his grey eyes would shift around the room and , muttering something about antibiotics , he would disappear to the other end of the room , where some hours later he would be discovered at some local worthy 's side , discussing parking problems at Waitrose with the quiet authority of a great physician . |
| 27 | Then , realising that sooner or later he must be given a reason for her presence , she repeated the one she had given Stella . |
| 28 | Clearly he can be dismissed if both Houses present an Address to that effect . |
| 29 | Personalities vary , but typically he will be guided as much by intuition and personal judgment as by precept or regulation as he surveys the political landscape he must traverse before reaching his destination . |
| 30 | You wanted him out of your life ; well , now he 'll be gone for good . |