Example sentences of "[that] he [modal v] let [pron] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And then I made a mistake , I felt it had all been a sacrifice in vain , I felt I had to make him appreciate what I 'd done , that he ought to let me go — so I tried to tell him . |
| 2 | Rob 's assured us that he 'll let you know where in your area you can pick one up so you can wave bye bye to ‘ Syntax error ’ , and say hello to ‘ Now loading please wait ’ ! |
| 3 | He told Mrs Avery that he would let her have a cheque by November 1st . |
| 4 | By right and custom , he himself and James here should be going back to the house for the reading of the will , but this very new Sir Joseph had made it evident yesterday that he wanted no reading done in the house and that he would let them know when he wanted the matter dealt with . |
| 5 | I suggested that he should let me write a version of the press telegram in a more discreet way , trying to keep the reporter 's expectations and hopes . |
| 6 | That he could let her go so easily was the final damning proof that his interest in her had been prompted by solely mercenary considerations . |