Example sentences of "[subord] [pron] would [verb] [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The lack of a rear input is a serious drawback , but the company tell me that considerations of space ( where they 'd put this socket , heaven knows ) and cost were uppermost in the decision not to include it . |
| 2 | The track 's existence came under threat — there was talk of it becoming a gravel pit and it was , after all , a prime industrial area — but in 1982 tobacco giant Gallagher purchased the site and handed the important sections over to the Brooklands Museum Trust , erecting its new headquarters building where it would create least damage . |
| 3 | Chris Goodenough , 19 , student ( above ) : ‘ I prefer the Seventies style , although I would wear this top . ’ |
| 4 | I has taken me a while to figure out that ‘ we ai n't got Windows , we got DOS ’ so I would appreciate any advice in your columns on the basics — what sorts of programs are suitable for a simple soul like me who needs to knock out the odd poster , magazine or newsletter and something that will look more professional , from time to time . |
| 5 | William Bowles , ( 1705–1780 ) an Irishman who became superintendent of mines in Spain , was dismayed by the lack of unusual plants in the area and wrote to Peter Collinson from Bilbao in 1733 asking for packets of seeds and bulbous plants and continued : ‘ There is a Miller 's Dictionary in Town , so I would take some pains to give the Spaniards a taste … you know what best to send ’ . |
| 6 | " I 'm Dan Brady , and I 've served the Cause both here and at home since before you were born … so I 'd take that look off your face before I take it off for you . " |
| 7 | ‘ He got annoyed when I said that though and said it was n't true , so I 'd like this time to say that although he appears to be very clever on stage and TV , in real life he is extremely stupid . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ So you 'd react this way to the touch of any ‘ experienced man ’ ? ’ |
| 9 | We already know that English , Latin and Russian are related languages , so we would see these data as revealing the common origin of these languages . |
| 10 | Maclean 's mother Peggy , his estranged second wife , also Peggy , and his daughter Temora , would no more have volunteered for an Oprah Winfrey panel than they would give this man a bottle of cask-strength whisky for his birthday . |
| 11 | Her acceleration took her towards these beams , so they would have less distance to travel than normal . |
| 12 | If third-world countries could export more textiles , their need to sell their timber would be less desperate ; if Europe 's farmers were not protected , land values would be lower , so they would have less incentive to farm intensively . |
| 13 | He joined the RAF fresh from A-levels and says he decided to go for the degree so he would have another string to his bow . |
| 14 | He asked if I would do this play , and I agreed . ’ |
| 15 | One of them asked if I would like some beetroot . |
| 16 | Now , when asked if I would introduce this subject , she said , I think I 'd better mention this for the sake of the truth , |
| 17 | On the other hand , if I did n't take it , I was n't sure if I would get another opportunity like that again . ’ |
| 18 | Lucille was watching me to see if I 'd produce some reaction . |
| 19 | Ignoring her , Drew filled up Perdita 's glass , then , seeing Daisy 's eyes had suddenly filled with tears , asked her if she 'd like another vodka and orange . |
| 20 | Pete , thinking of the Venetz sisters ' reputation for efficiency and attention to detail , asked her if she 'd hit any problems over having no social security records or documentation ; she currently had the status of an illegal immigrant , after all , and had even dumped her hot French passport as she 'd walked out of the 78 air terminal . |
| 21 | as if she 'd allow any man to pay her mortgage ! |
| 22 | These qualities are rare and we would be grateful if you would send any recommendations to the Travel Editor , Harpers & Queen , National Magazine House , 72 Broadwick Street , London W1 . |
| 23 | It is our intention to keep goods turning over at a livelier pace and it would therefore be appreciated if you would return any goods which you are unable to sell . |
| 24 | I would be most grateful if you would make some inquiries to find out what is preventing DGXI from responding courteously to our invitations ? |
| 25 | If you find this acceptable , I would be grateful if you would sign both copies of the letter and return one to me , keeping the other for your files . |
| 26 | I have set out below a brief paragraph in respect of each question which you could use in your replies , however I would be grateful if you would qualify any replies to indicate that these are general answers and that any specific queries on individual cases should be referred to the Council Tax Section at Chesser House or myself . |
| 27 | I would be grateful if you would display this material at your surgery to assist with our awareness campaign . |
| 28 | If you would like any details about the conference , or any information about Ada UK please contact our Administrator . |
| 29 | Who would have thought , for example , that the University of Colorado , where the students wear tie-dye and ask in hushed tones if you would like more salad , would become the national college football champion ? |
| 30 | There are further questions in the section for interviewers if you would like more practice at this exercise . |