Example sentences of "he would [vb infin] [adv] [adv] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And although he would borrow happily enough to buy painting materials or drinks , he had his own sense of honour . |
| 2 | Of our neighbours I saw most of Robin McEwen , a man with a brilliant , mercurial mind , the most generous of hosts and companionable of men yet always hopelessly impractical : sometimes he would blow in unexpectedly to say hello , Kind Dog hat on head , green scarf billowing in the breeze , knees encased in worn plus-fours , always eager to engage in debate while taking a nip of Laphroaig against the cold . |
| 3 | Feeling more than ever like a cur , Neil turned the pages — but it was all of her that was left to him — and , he told himself firmly , he would read just enough to discover the truth about her … and why she had hoarded the cuttings . |
| 4 | Perhaps they reasoned that even if he managed to slip clear of the ropes he would have so far to fall it would n't matter . |
| 5 | At this point , Boswell decided he would hurry on ahead to secure their food and accommodation at Glenelg . |