Example sentences of "knew [pers pn] 'd never [vb infin] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | I had got my back almost round to the steps by this time but I knew I 'd never get my parka open and the front door key out unless I had an edge . |
| 2 | I knew she 'd never finish that book . |
| 3 | She knew she 'd never see him again . |
| 4 | I knew you 'd never sign the papers . |
| 5 | ‘ I knew you 'd never get the better of me , Jack Merridew . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ I knew you 'd never believe it , ’ he went on , ‘ but it 's true . |
| 7 | ‘ If they knew they 'd never leave me in peace . |
| 8 | If they knew they 'd never try to find out why , but would drive her out there and then . |
| 9 | It said something that she knew he 'd never put in words . |
| 10 | He was a bit suspicious I must admit when I bought him those Janet Reger nighties but I knew he 'd never get the chance to wear them . |
| 11 | ‘ I knew he 'd never try it : he never really wanted to get out . ’ |