Example sentences of "if he 'd [verb] [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Caroline stared at him , waiting for him to smile , to give some hint that he 'd made a joke she 'd simply not understood , but he only went on looking at her , his face as cool and composed as if he 'd done nothing more than offer to top up her sherry . |
| 2 | Eva also insisted on Dad improving the service : she got him to consult esoteric library books early in the morning before work and asked him at breakfast , in a voice which must once have enquired of Charlie if he 'd done his technical-drawing homework , ‘ And what did you learn this morning ? ’ |
| 3 | If he 'd showed us some we would n't have even had it cut . |
| 4 | His mouth twisted , as if he 'd tasted something unpleasant . |
| 5 | I wonder what my father would have said if he 'd known his illegitimate son might yet marry one of the Kinmuires . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Lunch , ’ Madeleine said as if he 'd suggested something outrageous . |
| 7 | It was anger , she 'd thought suddenly , anger as sharp and cruel as the blade of a knife , as if he 'd held her responsible for the desire so clearly etched into his arrogant , handsome face … |