Example sentences of "[adj] and [verb] i [vb mod] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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1 | Wilkinson added : ‘ When I am old and grey I will tell people that I was there when Eric Cantona scored that goal against Chelsea . ’ |
2 | I was so elated and relieved I could have kissed them , but immediately felt ashamed that I 'd let them see my fear . |
3 | I have always kept myself fit and feel I could continue playing until I am 35 . ’ |
4 | ‘ If you were n't already so bruised and battered I 'd turn you over my knee and make sure you had nothing to laugh about . ’ |
5 | Whilst he was on the bridge I asked him if he could leave it open and explained I would shut it when somebody needed to get over . |
6 | " I 'm afraid I 'm in something of a hurry but I was just passing and thought I would call in on the off-chance . |
7 | For Travis called at Leith 's and Sebastian 's flat a few nights later — ‘ Just passing and thought I 'd pop in , ’ so he said , which fooled nobody . |
8 | However , I can only look at most of the styles you feature with envy as I have been very silly and think I may have damaged my hair forever . |