Example sentences of "i [vb past] a [adj] [noun] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As Glumdalclitch was ill , I asked a young servant to take me down to the beach for some fresh air . |
| 2 | I mean they were pretty shambly when I got to them and I made a supreme effort to get everything going the way I wanted it to go . |
| 3 | An off night , I assured him , as we re-traced our twenty-mile drive to Palm Beach , where Robin wrapped himself in a blanket in front of the TV , soothing his cold turkey by watching videos of the local comedians , while I made a mental note to move my life and family to a flat above 42nd Street . |
| 4 | I made a mental note to ask about that . |
| 5 | I made a mental note to ask for an application form on the way out . |
| 6 | I made a mental note to make sure I got put on his side . |
| 7 | I made a mental note to seek revenge at the earliest opportunity . |
| 8 | I made a mental effort to visualise his new house , to create some mind picture , but gave up after a few seconds . |
| 9 | At one point I made a straightforward attempt to discover what principles were followed in the amalgamation of libraries which clearly would have involved duplication and manifold reasons for legitimate dispersals . |
| 10 | ‘ I made a conscious decision to go out as much as possible when I had the baby , ’ she says , ‘ because I knew the walls would close in on me if I did n't . |
| 11 | Ian , a 32-year-old salesman , says : ‘ I made a conscious decision to drink low-alcohol lager because entertaining , and therefore drinking , is what I do for a living . |
| 12 | I got a long way to go to get to high class . |
| 13 | ‘ I got a big score to settle with you two . ’ |
| 14 | So I walked across the moor , until I found a dry place to sleep , in the shelter of a small hill . |
| 15 | Though I read no sympathy in his face or mouth , I found a few words to offer . |
| 16 | This girl who 's hair I do erm her little girl , Karla cor she 's if I found a little girl to look like her , I 'd have one ! |
| 17 | I used a grey yarn to embroider the body and antennae . |
| 18 | I 'd a terrible urge to shout , Fuck-all 's well up this turret , mate ! |
| 19 | ‘ I came a long way to say I 'm sorry , ’ Leonora reminded him . |
| 20 | When I hired a private detective to test this hypothesis |
| 21 | Within a week , I received a duplicated form to fill in stating all my details and demanding proof that I had been on that flight . |
| 22 | I borrowed a modest amount to buy my house , that I could easily meet within the finances that I 'm getting at the moment . |
| 23 | He added that when platform staff asked the commuters to leave the train , ‘ we refused and I borrowed a portable phone to ring Waterloo to complain . |
| 24 | I enjoyed a secret determination to upset the medical theory . |
| 25 | ‘ Do n't worry — any more intimate reminiscences escaped me , as I discovered a strong disinclination to hear the sordid details of your relationship . ’ |
| 26 | Whether I pay or go free , whatever the cost , I will not let it be said I killed a decent man to keep him from accusing me . |
| 27 | I very nearly took you then and there , standing up , in a cold dark cave … after that I needed a little time to sort through my feelings , sabiha tieghi … ’ |
| 28 | I needed a strong man to help me rule the country . |
| 29 | ‘ I knew I needed a good right to win . |
| 30 | Then you started on with that high-handed act , and I felt a tremendous urge to tame your proud spirit , hear your soft whimpering sighs as I buried myself in you . |