Example sentences of "i [verb] that [pron] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Before the editors of trade magazines start sticking sub-editors ' spikes in my effigy let me explain that their publications perform a valuable function and are extremely interesting to their readers . |
| 2 | But then , having exhausted his recollections of the circumstances of his writing the paper , he switched to more personal matters and enquired carefully how I was getting on in a way that made me reel that my mission had been worthwhile and that I had by no means wasted his morning . |
| 3 | Moreover , the wine loosened Ralemberg 's tongue and the more he spoke the more convinced I became that his trading venture would be the basis of my own success . |
| 4 | I regret that his application does not meet the requirements of the Standing Order . |
| 5 | For no good reason , that settled it , by which I mean that what conscience I had was put to sleep by sheer , raging curiosity . |
| 6 | By overload I mean that their performance of the job begins to break down as their current level of competence is pushed to the limit and beyond . |
| 7 | Oh goodness knows , I mean that them gates have been renewed and I remember them being renewed , these gates what they got there now . |
| 8 | I mean that our dad was gon na come up , he says do you want me to come up , but there 's nowt you can do though |
| 9 | During a visit to the hairdresser 's I realized that we women are prepared to put ourselves through the most extraordinary practices in order to improve our image . |
| 10 | This time I left them alone , and stayed in the kitchen with little Hareton , but when I came to warn them that Hindley had returned , I realized that their quarrel had only brought them closer together . |
| 11 | It was at this point — a year or so into our campaign — that I realized that my efforts were not always appreciated by the other members of the group . |
| 12 | I had only just finished describing the happiness of endless life , when I realized that my friend 's shoulders were shaking and tears of laughter were running down his face . |
| 13 | As I climbed from my cramped couch , I realized that my hope of helping the girl was also dead . |
| 14 | Thanks to Karen 's attack I had n't been able to pee , and when my organ switched from reproductive to urinary mode I realized that my bladder was bursting . |
| 15 | It was a day or two before I realized that his behaviour was becoming more than a little frenetic , to say the least . |
| 16 | When these arrived I realised that my dream of Halton was not to be . |
| 17 | In a flash I realised that my propeller was tearing great chunks out of his cockpit and he was quite literally trapped . |
| 18 | ‘ I realised that our existence is nothing but a succession of moments perceived through the senses . |
| 19 | I realised that our visit was a big event when staff started pouring into the entrance foyer , all intent on making Zephyr 's acquaintance . |
| 20 | However , I realised that his chances of racing that year were only 50–50 and I told the owners this . |
| 21 | And the more I thought , the more I realised that his bonhomie had been superficial . |
| 22 | I fear that his disabilities will be permanent . |
| 23 | The right hon. Gentleman referred to investment , but I fear that his judgment is not shared by others . |
| 24 | " I can only treat Dr Dunstaple as I would treat any of my patients and I fear that your father would not agree to my methods . |
| 25 | I fear that our nation has set itself up for a decade of national strife . |
| 26 | ‘ Madam , I judge that my lord of Gloucester has the welfare of his nephews close to his heart , ’ the chancellor told her . |
| 27 | I understand that your institution covers not only Cambridgeshire but also Norfolk and Suffolk , so my welcome is a particular one to those delegates who have travelled here from neighbouring counties today , and I trust that your journey on such a pleasant morning was a really good one and that you 'll find that this symposium is going to be very worthwhile . |
| 28 | I trust that my proposals as to where I believe library and information science professionals should direct their efforts are sufficiently clear-cut so as to draw responses from the professionals involved . |
| 29 | I trust that my revelations have amused you . |
| 30 | I realise that your elevation to the Peerage has proved rather controversial , but from CPRW 's point-of-view it is very welcome . |