Example sentences of "[subord] [adv] [pron] [verb] [vb infin] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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1 | However strong the objective evidence that I do want X or Y , I can take these wants into account only if they pass my private test , if subjectively I do feel them . |
2 | She pushed the feeling from her , for suddenly it did scare her a little . |
3 | We generally assume that stress falls on DO when used for emphasis , as in I did see him . |
4 | Intonational accentuation , combined with stress , often indicates emphasis , as in I do wish you 'd be more tidy ! ( high fall on do ) . |
5 | Though why he does want me here 's a bit of a mystery . |