Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pers pn] would [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ But , I mean to say , I did always think I would inherit one day , with Jack being such a confirmed … ’ |
2 | I counted on being able to dodge my way on to the ferry and I did n't think I would need any money once I got to France . |
3 | It did n't appear it would go that way , however , in the first minute when Moscow should have gone ahead . |
4 | 1 Which answer matches which question ? 2 How would you describe the character she has created ? 3 Where would you most likely meet such a character ? 4 How do you think she would answer these questions : a ) Are you happy with your life ? b ) Do you have any ambitions ? c ) When did you first start living rough ? 5 What other questions would you like to ask the character ? 6 Now put this character in the hot seat and see what she says when you ask her your questions . |
5 | Hurt that he could think she would do that pest of an interview through Lubor , she was certain then that she did n't even like Ven Gajdusek — much less was she attracted to him ! |
6 | I would use I would use that green . |
7 | ‘ I do n't believe it would have any effect at all , ’ said Buffy . |
8 | Love managed his second successive 68 , adding : ‘ We were warned that play would be slow here but I could n't believe it would take six hours . |
9 | As he [ Mr Field ] was elected and then reselected under the old 1985 procedure and he accepted those victories with a certain amount of good grace , I would hope he would accept that procedure . |
10 | Darlington Ramblers spokesman Alan Hutchinson , who accused the committee of favouring landowners in rights of way issues , said the suggested change at Cleatlam which would skirt fields rather than cross them would offer inferior views and be longer . |
11 | Like with the conditions at Holloway , I knew it would be no picnic , but I just did n't think they would treat human beings like that , anywhere . |
12 | Scottish Natural Heritage warns that a fragmentation of local government might mean it would need extra resources . |
13 | And of course I do n't think he would do any good at it , his quite a quite , shy . |
14 | ‘ Do n't think it would make any difference . ’ |
15 | I do n't think it would make any difference . |
16 | But I do n't think it would do any good . ’ |
17 | I do n't think it would do any good to go on talking . ’ |
18 | she never said how much the pound was worth , well I I do n't think it would cover five pence piece . |
19 | Even if they did put down some yellow lines I do n't think it would stop some people . ’ |
20 | I do n't think it would serve any purpose . ’ |
21 | Nor did he think it would serve any purpose to refer to the lipstick-smeared card , originally written by Dotty and still wired to the stem of the mutilated plant , which , in the heat of the moment and the fitful light of the streetlamps was mistakenly thought to have been dipped in blood . |
22 | ‘ Some people told me I should have told the selectors to shove it and play for my club instead , but I thought if I kept quiet and plugged away I would get my chance — but I did n't think it would come this season , ’ Andrew said . |
23 | ‘ I can imagine you would think that way . ’ |
24 | Mind you with the site as it is I would imagine it would give most usage on that . |
25 | If she did ask it would encourage another bout of confidences and result in another round of their sparring . |