Example sentences of "able to tell [pron] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We would not be able to tell what the enemy 's intentions are this time , ’ Kopyion replied . |
| 2 | ‘ You wo n't be able to tell me the height of the Sistine Chapel ? ’ |
| 3 | ‘ You are being very naughty , ’ McAllister whispered back , pretending to be severe , ‘ and the only thing that I can say in your favour is that I am in nearly as bad a way as you are , and know exactly how you feel — but be patient , it can not be long now , ’ for she knew that once the bazaar was over , and she was at last able to tell him the truth , they could go ahead with their marriage plans , the only delaying thing being the time it would take Mama and Papa to cross the Atlantic . |
| 4 | She longed , oh , she burned to be able to tell him the truth , but Ace 's threats held ; also by the way Mike was looking at her at the moment he probably would n't believe her if she told him the truth about their relationship . |
| 5 | Oxford City Council councils housing experts were able to tell her the eviction order is illegal . |
| 6 | We 'll be able to tell them the date though wo n't we ? |
| 7 | ‘ I might be able to tell you the names of your ferns . |