Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pron] [subord] i [verb] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Besides , I did n't think I could now save enough to make a significant difference to my standard of living when I retired , so I decided I might as well enjoy it while I had the chance . |
| 2 | ‘ Bryn Pritchard can collect it after I leave the keys with him . ’ |
| 3 | I could do it if I had the face and I had the guts I could do it . |
| 4 | I would not do it if I had the choice . |
| 5 | You would n't believe me if I described the awfulness of the pictures . |
| 6 | As soon as I was clear of the entrance to the voe , I let the boat steer herself while I put the kettle on for a cuppa after a modest breakfast of bread and cheese . |
| 7 | Michelle , 20 , said : ‘ I could n't believe it when I heard the radio and they gave a description of a little girl dressed in her mum 's nightie and shoes . |
| 8 | I 'll believe it when I see the cheque . ’ |
| 9 | Oh you would n't hear him cos I had the phone |
| 10 | Mind you , I earned that foreman 's job , but I did n't take it because I knew the problems I 'd have had with the men . ’ |
| 11 | So if anybody has anything they wish to raise perhaps they could raise it as I mention the minute . |
| 12 | Well what do you ask me if I put the kettle on for ? |
| 13 | ‘ And Professor Summerfield would never forgive me if I permitted the destruction of yet another inhabited star system . ‘ |
| 14 | ‘ Ah , now , that did intrigue me until I remembered the gunpowder . |
| 15 | It will kill you when I pull the trigger . ’ |