Example sentences of "wish i have a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 I wish I had a cakey Mum .
2 I wish I had a three-pound coin for the number of masculine hands that have patted my weedy little female head in mid-shudder , in accompaniment to the words ‘ Aw , come on love , it 's all right , baby , just leave this one to me , darling , trust me , would I do anything that was n't in your best interest , would I ?
3 I wish I had a friend who 'd write to me .
4 I wish I had a I wish I had a shower in my house you know .
5 I wish I had a video camera to tape your pretty head .
6 I wish I had a truncheon I 'd love to bash one round the head .
7 Er I wish I had a hobby or a outside interest .
8 There is a good social life in the village , and I wish I had a chance to become more involved .
9 Oh I wish I had a washing machine they finished with I could have it .
10 ‘ I wish I had a boat , ’ she sighed ‘ I 'd love to fly . ’
11 Wish I had a horse 'n cart .
12 OBLIGED to vote ( if at all ) in an English seat , I wish I had a vote in Northern Ireland , especially in North Down .
13 I wish I had a pound for every time I have denied holding a meeting with the T & g .
14 I wish I had a pound for every time I 'd been asked that .
15 I wish I had a pound for every time friends have turned to me and asked : ‘ Yeah well , what has SUSA ever done for us ? ’
16 Wish I had a car or a motorbike !
17 But how I wish I had a body of my own , one that did my bidding .
18 I wish I had a body , just an instrument to feel weary with or through , shoulders that slump , a head that tips back to face the sun , feet that drag , a voice that groans or sighs or asks hoarsely for forgiveness .
19 I wish I had a girlfriend who 'd hug and kiss me when I was going to catch a train .
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