Example sentences of "he [modal v] see [pron] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He gyrated carefully so that he could see himself at all angles . |
| 2 | But , although Robert strained his eyes against the glass , he could see nothing but impenetrable blackness beyond the hectic yellows and reds cast by the candles . |
| 3 | He knew that the platform was there , but in the nightside blackness he could see nothing at first . |
| 4 | She was already within arm 's length , only the door standing between them to prevent him from reaching her , and she clearly suspected nothing because she was moving in and as her hand passed close to the glass , he could see it in vivid pastel detail . |
| 5 | I had intended to emerge while Mr Cardinal was still a reasonable distance away , so that he would see me in good time and suppose I was on my way to the summerhouse , or perhaps to the gardener 's lodge . |
| 6 | She should look after herself , as well , and he would see her in five years ' time . |
| 7 | you ought to see what she er , you ought to see her outfit she 's got , she 's nearly going around er , oh he , he can see her with different outfits on |