Example sentences of "he [modal v] [verb] [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Well , it 's what you might call clerkin' work , writin' letters for business firms at 'ome , which do n't come too welcome to an active man like 'im , so 'e likes to get out as much as 'e can to give 'is gammy leg a walk . |
| 2 | A strange circle — not all of one tribe or one nation , but ever-present , as though rubbing up against him would give them some strength . |
| 3 | Although they had quarrelled so bitterly Mrs Gotobed had still loved Mr Evans , deep down in her heart , and the message she had asked Carrie to give him would show him this plain , . |
| 4 | ‘ Gazza 's daft but he 's not a nutcase — though the things being written about him would put anyone mental . |
| 5 | Those who spoke ill of him would find it difficult to continue such activity without a jaw to move , he considered , and made a mental note to put one of the Secte Rouge in charge of security . |
| 6 | The apostle Paul , answering the anxious questions of Christians whose loved ones had died , reminded them that Jesus ' own victory over death makes it certain that those who have come into a close relationship with him will share his new , full life which goes beyond the grave . |
| 7 | My work is my cork and my ideas are my ideas and he ought to leave them alone , I say . |
| 8 | The draftsman should ensure that any licence fee or sub-rent is taken into account in the calculation of the tenant 's turnover ; indeed , he may think it appropriate to cover the contingency that the tenant grants a licence of part of the demised property at less than the market rate . |
| 9 | I realise that , if someone is driving a car , and sitting behind him is a lady with a handbag and a man with fangs , he may feel it wiser to drive in the slow lane . |
| 10 | He may prefer his own assessment of the patient 's interests , and ignore that of the parent or guardian . |
| 11 | If it is true that no man knows what may befall him , nor how he may make himself safe against all future evils , is it not therefore the wisest course to make no provision , but to live in the present experience only ? |
| 12 | A worker may be required to live in tied accommodation as a condition of employment or he may make his own decision to do so . |
| 13 | Even if he is trying to attend to the perspectival appearance presented to his point of view he may get it wrong . |
| 14 | He may find himself liable for taxes that proper understanding would have enabled him to avoid . |
| 15 | But he may find his new sporting pursuits bunkered by some retirement activity he had n't planned on . |
| 16 | If he took no interest in gardening before his illness , he may find it refreshing to be outdoors looking at the different colours and shapes of the plants , smelling their fragrance , and watching the insects and birds they attract . |
| 17 | If he has a facial palsy , he may find it difficult to chew and swallow , and you can help this by encouraging him to chew and clear food from the hemiplegic side of his face . |
| 18 | When he observes the actual performance he may find it difficult to associate what he has seen with what he had been led to expect . |
| 19 | If he 's never been particularly affectionate and you 've never complained before , he may find your sudden demands puzzling and irritating , although I hope he realises that you 're anxious to improve things for the sake of the marriage and not just for yourself . |
| 20 | William was more eager that he should show me some papers he had recently received by post from America . |
| 21 | She needed distance between them as she fought to smother a treacherous joy that he should think her beautiful . |
| 22 | The thought occurred to him that he should give them some orders , but he could n't think of any . |
| 23 | Mr Fallon said : ‘ Mr Milburn could be taking jobs away from Darlington he should make it clear what his real campaign is . ’ |
| 24 | This means that , having discussed the problems with you , he should make you aware of the consequences of a continuing failure to live up to expectations and give you an opportunity to demonstrate an improvement . |
| 25 | She could see his brain struggling to find an escape route and that he should want one hurt and shocked her . |
| 26 | I said , ‘ It 's clear that Frank and I ca n't work together , so obviously he should leave me alone . |
| 27 | I was furious that he should leave you destitute upon the world . |
| 28 | If Costner loves Deadwood so much , he should leave it alone . |
| 29 | Detection was a serious business , and perhaps he should leave it alone . |
| 30 | He tried to persuade his friend that he should lend him some tools . |