Example sentences of "i [vb base] had a [adv] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 I 've had a rather difficult time of it of late and it may be affecting my attitude to people . ’
2 I 've had a right good chat to David .
3 Sometimes if I 've had a particularly bad day and I go out there thinking I 'm going to have a particularly bad gig I 'll have a really great one .
4 I 've had a most interesting day , ’ he said , ‘ I 've been to the Balcombe Street siege . ’
5 and er , and so , and er as I say er I 've had a most wonderful life and I 've been a widow now for ten years .
6 I 've had a really horrendous time while you 've been away cavorting with your Jews … ’
7 I 've had a terribly peaceful few weeks . ’
8 I 've had a very long and happy life without sex .
9 Stephen was about to answer when Robert went on : ‘ I 've had a very agitated Michael Davis on the phone .
10 ‘ Oh , I 've had a very curious dream ! ’ said Alice , and she told her sister all about the strange adventures in her wonderful dream .
11 I 've had a very good life and quite a long one .
12 I 've had a very good day , ’ he replied with a smile .
13 ‘ Only a pound this week — not eaten too much as I 've had a very sore throat and cold .
14 ‘ Now , if you 'll excuse me , I 've had a very tiring day and I want to go back to my room and have a shower . ’
15 I 've had a very sheltered upbringing , so this has really been an eye-opener .
16 I 've had a very short term contract for each show .
17 I 'll I promised Mr a list but I 've had a very busy week and have n't done him a list this week and I have promised and I 've broken a promise .
18 The world number two said : ‘ I 've had a very busy early season , playing in China , Dubai and Belgium , so I 'm just trying to refresh myself before this tournament .
19 I 've had a very blessed career . ’
20 I 've had a fairly close watch kept on me .
21 I noticed that when particularly struck by a drawing , his features would assume the same look of wide-eyed amazement that they had done in the latter rôle when Bottom wakes from his dream and begins the speech , ‘ I have had a most rare vision … ’
22 I noticed that when particularly struck by a drawing , his features would assume the same look of wide-eyed amazement that they had done in the latter rôle when Bottom wakes from his dream and begins the speech , ‘ I have had a most rare vision … ’ .
23 I have had a very boring evening , a very frustrating evening , and at least you are beautiful . ’
24 Ines Oppenheimer comments : ‘ I actually think I have had a more interesting career as a result of the many changes I have made .
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