Example sentences of "[vb infin] [vb pp] [adv] [adv] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | Similarly , if the gravitational mass of the proton were significantly different , one would not have had stars in which these nucleides could have been built up , and if the initial expansion of the universe had been slightly smaller or slightly greater , the universe would either have collapsed before such stars could have evolved or would have expanded so rapidly that stars would never have been formed by gravitational condensation . |
| 2 | I F LIVERPOOL reach the FA Cup final , by defeating Portsmouth at Villa Park tonight , the veterans of the Anfield boot room will have demonstrated yet again that a dedicated , experienced back-up team is as important to a successful football club as an inspirational manager . |
| 3 | Those who first heard this story would have understood well enough that if the rebel leaders were to be punished , then the other members of their families might have to suffer with them . |
| 4 | She should perhaps have noted more positively that Brahms labelled this as a plain Allegro , unlike the corresponding movement of No. 3 , which he marked Allegro maestoso . |
| 5 | Denis had had to reveal it when applying to join — they 'd have found out anyway that his father had been in the RIC . |
| 6 | You 'd have known so well that when you turn over a stone all kinds of creepy-crawlies come clambering out . |
| 7 | However , it seems to me that there is something a little perverse in leaving me your notes on the making of the Big Glass when you must have known perfectly well that they contained material I would be certain to find offensive . |
| 8 | You will have spotted straight away that the Caribbean is not exactly renowned for the quality of its knitwear . |