Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] [pers pn] [modal v] [vb infin] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Do n't be tempted to get a boot several sizes larger than you normally need to get the correct width fitting ; a boot that is too long will not be comfortable , and after some use you will find that the leather will stretch and your foot will not be properly supported . |
| 2 | I stared at him and this close you could see that he was young . |
| 3 | Because people seem either to write or commission reports at the slightest excuse you must assume that in most cases a formal , written report is not in fact wanted . |
| 4 | It refused to say how much replacing them will cost but admitted : ‘ It will be very substantial . ’ |
| 5 | It 's all very well to say they can appeal but that 's not easy |
| 6 | A pretty depressing read you might imagine but the story of Firdaus is one of dignity and determination that transcends the grim environment . |
| 7 | Does that mean they would have if they have it at the ? |
| 8 | No one reading them could conclude that the Agency would allow anyone to suppose industrial co-operatives were in any way exempt from commercial discipline . |
| 9 | ‘ Whoo , , Carlie said , ‘ that means I 'll stay until I 'm ready for the old folks home . ’ |
| 10 | If you do n't have a ‘ fridge , put the food in the coldest place you can find and eat it within one or two days . |
| 11 | If it is ready to set it will wrinkle when pushed with a finger . |
| 12 | It 's not surprising , therefore , that with all this emphasis upon grading the members of this department have not got around to experimenting with self-assessment , although both felt they might try and introduce something along these lines for the next fourth year . |
| 13 | From thirty-four returns it would seem that some 5% of cathedral choristers become professional church musicians . |