Example sentences of "as i know i [modal v] " in BNC.

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1 ( This evening — as I knew I would and could — I coaxed and bullied him , and he wrote out a cheque for a hundred pounds , which he 's promised to send off tomorrow .
2 I was so disgusted with myself that I wanted to make myself suffer even more when I did — as I knew I would — break my word .
3 The next day , although I sprayed the pests , as I knew I must , I stood at arm 's length from the compost heap and wore jeans and high-rise trainers .
4 So , it was , it was , I , a as soon as I knew I 'd be teaching this I thought the only way
5 ‘ I know 't is my brother you really wish to see — just as I know I must call you my lady Anne ! ’
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