Example sentences of "first i [verb] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That at least had a light showing and at first I thought the rest of the building was in total darkness , but as I crunched gravel and got closer I could see they used extra thick curtains , maybe left-overs from the Blackout . |
| 2 | At first I thought the kick was going to leave him with a permanently capped hock , but luckily Lynn Russell ( the friend , show producer and dealer who sold Skipper to me ) had all the answers , as usual . |
| 3 | At first I thought the Star Council buildings were the high ones , up in the clouds . |
| 4 | At first I had the strings about an inch off the fingerboard , but I slowly started filing down the nut until I ended up with a lower action . |
| 5 | At first I had the blindfold and loud noise treatment but that pretty soon stopped . |
| 6 | First I kicked the chair legs when serving , then I must not use scenty hairdressing , do n't say good morning unless they say it first . |
| 7 | First I prized the thumb operation apart from the main body of the tube . |
| 8 | First I make the mistake of falling in love with this man who probably wo n't remember what I look like the minute I leave this place , even though he 's not averse to the idea of making love to me while we 're under the same roof . |
| 9 | First I sprinkled the floor with water to prevent the dust from rising as I swept it . |
| 10 | First I gave the divider cards headings : Snacks , Starters , Main Meals , Desserts . |
| 11 | At first I found the car uncomfortable , but the driver 's seat and steering wheel adjustment is so good you soon find a near perfect position . |
| 12 | At first I found the ceremonial rather strange , but once I realised the significance of the ceremony and ritual I appreciated the service to the full and was able to add my services to the whole — as each member of the congregation can take a very definite part in the service if he or she has the will , and knows what is meant by the different ceremonies performed . |
| 13 | At first I found the Community Church very strange ( all that arm waving , holding hands up , etc . ) . |
| 14 | So first I disconnect the cable where it joins the front wheel . |
| 15 | ‘ But first I want the gold medal from the World Championships in Stuttgart next year . |
| 16 | But first I want the gold medal from the World Championships in Stuttgart next year . ’ |