Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] i could [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you would rather wait I could come back later , but it is , of course , important to lose as little time as possible . ’ |
| 2 | Sorry that 's er , only place I could grab you ! |
| 3 | I 'd been in the presenter role long enough to know I could do It . |
| 4 | She was a startling sight in that setting , for she was immaculately dressed in riding clothes , her breeches almost white , boots black and so highly polished I could see the flood waters reflected in them . |
| 5 | She nudged me , and I , innocent enough to think I could have a boyfriend like her , accepted the dress and the make-up . |
| 6 | He threw himself down on the bed with his head on my stomach , groaning , and between the groans saying that he would be a good husband in future , he honestly would , he adored me , he was very ashamed and only hoped I could forgive him . |
| 7 | Of course all this business must seem mysterious to you , and I only wish I could tell you … ’ |
| 8 | ‘ I only wish I could wave a wand and grant her wish , ’ said Santa . |
| 9 | I only wish I could do that . |
| 10 | I only wish I could mention everyone and everything that goes to make up the whole of Christian Aid and its spirit , but be assured that we do not forget any contribution or take anyone 's help for granted . |
| 11 | ‘ I know that , my darling and I only wish I could see more of you and the children . |
| 12 | I only wish I could say the same about your politicians . ’ |
| 13 | I only wish I could say the same of some other companies ! |
| 14 | I am sorry your life is so burdensome , I only wish I could help in some way . |
| 15 | He said , ‘ I only wish I could help you more . |
| 16 | I only wish I could have hit the third . ’ |
| 17 | I only wish I could have been with Mr Grant when he researched the feature . |
| 18 | you know I only wish I could have heard him |
| 19 | But she was an expert and by watching her I at least gained some confidence , enough to feel I could try it myself one day . |
| 20 | ‘ I just assumed I could rent a plane and fly over . |
| 21 | Thus equipped I could watch the films in comfort , switching from one screen to the other . |
| 22 | It was the best going I could hope to see , but just beyond that wall of water , minutes away , the ground became lacerated with gulleys , as if a maze of streams had scored the ground and had been filled with sand . |
| 23 | I just knew I could trust you . |
| 24 | When we took the step we did last May , we did n't desert the Tory Party , we rebelled against it and I for one said that I would go back in the fullness of time , I just hoped I could go back with something to show for it . |
| 25 | Everything hurt unremittingly and I could no longer pretend I could ignore it . |
| 26 | ‘ Yes , well you just said I could have it for thirty . |
| 27 | It , do it now while you 're young , while you 've got your strength , because there will come days when you look around and you think well I just wish I could do that again , and that 's the way we 're made , and that 's the way it will always be in this system of things , but there 's lots of little things that we , you and I , can work on to help us to stay spiritually alert , vigilant and awake . |
| 28 | ‘ I just wish I could control him , ’ she says . |
| 29 | When it 's a good show , I just wish I could put my guitar down and really join in . |
| 30 | When it 's a good show , I just wish I could put my guitar down and really join in . |