Example sentences of "she would [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Today she 's 12 stone — a stone lighter than the target she 'd first set herself . |
2 | Was it only Friday when she 'd first set eyes on those features that appealed to her so strongly ? |
3 | Not having brought any jewellery with her when she 'd first come to Andorra on that long-ago skiing holiday , she had n't bothered to buy any . |
4 | Eleanor used to say that she inherited her father 's nose and she would one day sue him for damages . |
5 | It had been a way of escaping from the poverty into which her family had sunk , and she knew that by working hard for long , tiring hours and helping Fred turn the mediocre business into one that was thriving and profitable she would one day be able to help her parents and her brother too . |
6 | But his lack of affection for her did n't lessen her love for him , nor did she give up hope that she would one day be able to make him feel genuinely fond of her . |
7 | ‘ When you 've lived as long as me , ’ said Lydia , speaking like the crone she would one day doubtless turn into , ‘ you 'll know just how stupid people can be . ’ |
8 | They generously hoped she would one day be happy with Angel again , and were afraid for her , knowing that Alec d'Urberville was constantly tempting her . |
9 | Birds also make a wonderful focus of ambition — everyone has a special bird he or she would one day love to see . |
10 | Mike said : ‘ She breathed for three minutes , giving us hope she would one day be able to breathe for herself . |
11 | Mike said : ‘ She breathed for three minutes , giving us hope she would one day be able to breathe for herself . |
12 | Now , she decided , if ever she had that kind of money , she would first ensure that her family would never again , for as long as they lived , be in need . |
13 | She no longer needed to jump in the swimming pool to raise £5 , though if it had been necessary she would probable have done it : " You believe in God but you also use every means possible to raise funds . |
14 | She would newer be able to repay her kindness . |