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find

And what's the point? I know Elaine's name, I know where I was born - I can at least make a start.

she's at a dead end

If I find I'm at a dead end then I can ask for outside help.

conditional

future

And what's the point? I know Elaine's name, I know where I was born - I can at least make a start.</s>If I find I'm at a dead end then I can ask for outside help.</s>she's at a dead end

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know

He turned his horse time and again, and went ploughing through the thickest of the struggle with bared sword, exchanging strokes with any who cared to stand and debate with him. Time did not exist for him now, as long as any challenged him.

most of the Scottish host had already cast off everything that weighed it down

He did not even know that most of the Scottish host had already cast off everything that weighed it down and taken to flight acknowledging the truth of this meeting.

negation

present

He turned his horse time and again, and went ploughing through the thickest of the struggle with bared sword, exchanging strokes with any who cared to stand and debate with him. Time did not exist for him now, as long as any challenged him.</s>He did not even know that most of the Scottish host had already cast off everything that weighed it down and taken to flight acknowledging the truth of this meeting.</s>most of the Scottish host had already cast off everything that weighed it down

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know

B: boy, he's a big one. A: he's pretty big. That's why it really surprises me, you know, that he hasn't come back, because, like I said, he's never gone away like this before, and, I would think, you know, I mean, he might could get hurt by a car or something.

he could really get killed that easily

I don't know that he could really get killed that easily because he is so big.

negation

present

B: boy, he's a big one. A: he's pretty big. That's why it really surprises me, you know, that he hasn't come back, because, like I said, he's never gone away like this before, and, I would think, you know, I mean, he might could get hurt by a car or something.</s>I don't know that he could really get killed that easily because he is so big.</s>he could really get killed that easily

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Then they would awake, terrified and sweating, to find themselves in white starched linen, in a comfortable bed, in peaceful England. And all would be well.

the siege nevertheless had a bad effect on the Collector

It may be said that although he survived it the siege nevertheless had a bad effect on the Collector.

CI

modal

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Then they would awake, terrified and sweating, to find themselves in white starched linen, in a comfortable bed, in peaceful England. And all would be well.</s>It may be said that although he survived it the siege nevertheless had a bad effect on the Collector.</s>the siege nevertheless had a bad effect on the Collector

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know

B: and at that point, the warehouse was over across the road and it wasn't air conditioned, and, we were there like in the middle of the summer, it's unair-conditioned, it was dusty and dirty, uh, there was like a fan at the very end of the row and that was it. And so, we didn't really know we weren't supposed to, we thought TI dress code was just dress appropriate to your job, A: Uh-huh. B: we wore shorts.

wearing shorts was a big no no

We didn't know that was a big no, no.

negation

past

B: and at that point, the warehouse was over across the road and it wasn't air conditioned, and, we were there like in the middle of the summer, it's unair-conditioned, it was dusty and dirty, uh, there was like a fan at the very end of the row and that was it. And so, we didn't really know we weren't supposed to, we thought TI dress code was just dress appropriate to your job, A: Uh-huh. B: we wore shorts.</s>We didn't know that was a big no, no.</s>wearing shorts was a big no no

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think

However did people manage to discipline themselves and stick to a single line for long enough to gain control, to come out on top, to become the boss instead of the employee? At Liz's party, last night, there had been bosses.

Liz was an archetypal boss too

Charles himself was an archetypal boss and if one didn't know Liz so well one might think she was one too.

EP

modal

present

However did people manage to discipline themselves and stick to a single line for long enough to gain control, to come out on top, to become the boss instead of the employee? At Liz's party, last night, there had been bosses.</s>Charles himself was an archetypal boss and if one didn't know Liz so well one might think she was one too.</s>Liz was an archetypal boss too

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know

He asked to be put through to Alexandra's desk and was disconcerted when the voice wanted to know who was calling. ``Uh - Matthew Prescott, Cadogan's, Art Dealers,'' he said, too flustered to give a false name.

the person calling was Matthew Prescott

He hoped he at least sounded businesslike as though it were not a private call and realized immediately that Alexandra would refuse to take the call if she knew it was him.

conditional

present

He asked to be put through to Alexandra's desk and was disconcerted when the voice wanted to know who was calling. ``Uh - Matthew Prescott, Cadogan's, Art Dealers,'' he said, too flustered to give a false name.</s>He hoped he at least sounded businesslike as though it were not a private call and realized immediately that Alexandra would refuse to take the call if she knew it was him.</s>the person calling was Matthew Prescott

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believe

Your honesty shines out of your face, my darling. It isn't your fault that cynical men like myself won't let themselves believe what they see!

Eddie's death was an accident and nothing to do with him

I just wish you could believe that Eddie's death was an accident and nothing to do with me.

AB

modal

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Your honesty shines out of your face, my darling. It isn't your fault that cynical men like myself won't let themselves believe what they see!</s>I just wish you could believe that Eddie's death was an accident and nothing to do with me.</s>Eddie's death was an accident and nothing to do with him

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notice

And I was excited by my new importance. Proud and pleased to be playing opposite Frank Donovan who had once stood in for Hayden Coffin.

Frank Donovan was not the jovial easy-going character she remembered

Occasionally perhaps I should notice that he was not the jovial easy-going character I remembered from my humble place in the chorus.

DE

modal

present

And I was excited by my new importance. Proud and pleased to be playing opposite Frank Donovan who had once stood in for Hayden Coffin.</s>Occasionally perhaps I should notice that he was not the jovial easy-going character I remembered from my humble place in the chorus.</s>Frank Donovan was not the jovial easy-going character she remembered

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think

A: Um, I don't, I am only twenty-eight and I haven't had much experience with nursing homes. I have never visited any of them

he has ever been in one

and, uh, I don't think I've ever even been in one.

negation

present

A: Um, I don't, I am only twenty-eight and I haven't had much experience with nursing homes. I have never visited any of them</s>and, uh, I don't think I've ever even been in one.</s>he has ever been in one

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notice

What must it be like to be imprisoned here, day after day, month after month? I wonder, does he keep them chained and manacled, thought Fenella, or does he use sorcery?

Fenella was weighing sorcery against steel chains

And so utterly immersed was she in this strange blue and green land that was not feeling strange any more that she did not even notice that she was weighing sorcery against steel chains and seriously considering the likely outcome.

negation

present

What must it be like to be imprisoned here, day after day, month after month? I wonder, does he keep them chained and manacled, thought Fenella, or does he use sorcery?</s>And so utterly immersed was she in this strange blue and green land that was not feeling strange any more that she did not even notice that she was weighing sorcery against steel chains and seriously considering the likely outcome.</s>Fenella was weighing sorcery against steel chains

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say

``Can you?'' ``The wedding of course,'' said my mother ill-advisedly.

the wedding was cancelled

Lili frowned and I wondered what would happen if I should say that the wedding was cancelled.

conditional

future

``Can you?'' ``The wedding of course,'' said my mother ill-advisedly.</s>Lili frowned and I wondered what would happen if I should say that the wedding was cancelled.</s>the wedding was cancelled

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suppose

I shall not waver even at this supreme moment. Nor shall I again urge the objections cited above to the ``murderous conspiracy'' theory.

he and Karen Parsons embarked that afternoon with the intention of drowning her husband

I simply wish to point out that if it is supposed that Karen Parsons and I embarked that afternoon with the intention of drowning her husband why did we wait till we had reached a point where our criminal acts were overlooked by at least fifteen witnesses?

conditional

present

I shall not waver even at this supreme moment. Nor shall I again urge the objections cited above to the ``murderous conspiracy'' theory.</s>I simply wish to point out that if it is supposed that Karen Parsons and I embarked that afternoon with the intention of drowning her husband why did we wait till we had reached a point where our criminal acts were overlooked by at least fifteen witnesses?</s>he and Karen Parsons embarked that afternoon with the intention of drowning her husband

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say

Paula could not help herself. It was just the way she was.

others hated Paula

Others might say they hated her and mean it.

EP

modal

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Paula could not help herself. It was just the way she was.</s>Others might say they hated her and mean it.</s>others hated Paula

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notice

``These ` ere smugglers is a dangerous bunch from wot I 've ` eard!'' ``If only we could devise a safe way of laying our hands on all that money,'' murmured Pugwash, whose greed was as proverbial as his cowardice.

the pirates were being observed from the window above by none other than the new Mayor and his entourage

And the pirates were so busy discussing the problem and what they would do with the reward if they won it that they didn't notice that they were being observed from the window above by none other than the new Mayor and his entourage.

negation

present

``These ` ere smugglers is a dangerous bunch from wot I 've ` eard!'' ``If only we could devise a safe way of laying our hands on all that money,'' murmured Pugwash, whose greed was as proverbial as his cowardice.</s>And the pirates were so busy discussing the problem and what they would do with the reward if they won it that they didn't notice that they were being observed from the window above by none other than the new Mayor and his entourage.</s>the pirates were being observed from the window above by none other than the new Mayor and his entourage

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say

She glanced around the room, laying her hot flushed face against the cool pillow, listening to the bang of a cupboard door below, the chinks of crockery. The room seemed empty without him, strange and unfriendly.

it was all right

Robyn swallowed and took a deep breath trying to compose herself so that when he returned she could say that it was all right she felt fine now.

AB

modal

future

She glanced around the room, laying her hot flushed face against the cool pillow, listening to the bang of a cupboard door below, the chinks of crockery. The room seemed empty without him, strange and unfriendly.</s>Robyn swallowed and took a deep breath trying to compose herself so that when he returned she could say that it was all right she felt fine now.</s>it was all right

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believe

B: he refuted it, it just was not effective enough to... A: Well, he didn't refute it til the last two weeks of the campaign.

somebody would believe that

He didn't believe anybody would believe that.

negation

past

B: he refuted it, it just was not effective enough to... A: Well, he didn't refute it til the last two weeks of the campaign.</s>He didn't believe anybody would believe that.</s>somebody would believe that

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mean

A stop must be put to it. And where did Emma get off, calling her only brother a swine?

Cindy Hill had revealed at least some of whatever it was that bothered her

Perhaps it meant that Cindy Hill had revealed at least some of whatever it was that bothered her which was a good thing really.

EP

modal

past

A stop must be put to it. And where did Emma get off, calling her only brother a swine?</s>Perhaps it meant that Cindy Hill had revealed at least some of whatever it was that bothered her which was a good thing really.</s>Cindy Hill had revealed at least some of whatever it was that bothered her

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think

How Robert (at Marlborough) patronizes him now. He never talked to me about them.

he belongs to the same world

Perhaps he secretly thinks I belong to the same world.

EP

modal

present

How Robert (at Marlborough) patronizes him now. He never talked to me about them.</s>Perhaps he secretly thinks I belong to the same world.</s>he belongs to the same world

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tell

He trusted the captains of his ships, he trusted his trading partners in the East, in the Indian Ocean, over the Atlantic, around the African coast. His clerks, his associates in Liverpool, his bank, his builders, his carpenters, those who supplied him with his furniture and his clothes - Mr Crump moved in a world of total trust.

the prime sources of Mr. Crump's immense and mathematically infinitely expanding wealth were invariably polluted with the deceits and bad faith of exploitation cruelty oppression barbarism murder and vicious wrongdoing

If he had been told that the prime sources of his immense and mathematically infinitely expanding wealth were invariably polluted with the deceits and bad faith of exploitation cruelty oppression barbarism murder and vicious wrongdoing he would have been at first amazed then outraged and finally contemptuous disbelieving the information.

conditional

past

He trusted the captains of his ships, he trusted his trading partners in the East, in the Indian Ocean, over the Atlantic, around the African coast. His clerks, his associates in Liverpool, his bank, his builders, his carpenters, those who supplied him with his furniture and his clothes - Mr Crump moved in a world of total trust.</s>If he had been told that the prime sources of his immense and mathematically infinitely expanding wealth were invariably polluted with the deceits and bad faith of exploitation cruelty oppression barbarism murder and vicious wrongdoing he would have been at first amazed then outraged and finally contemptuous disbelieving the information.</s>the prime sources of Mr. Crump's immense and mathematically infinitely expanding wealth were invariably polluted with the deceits and bad faith of exploitation cruelty oppression barbarism murder and vicious wrongdoing

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hope

Like many questions which the police were obliged to put, these were a formality, it being clear that the bargeowners couldn't answer them.

the mooring-ropes were in better case than the anchors

It could only be hoped that the mooring-ropes were in better case than the anchors.

AB

modal

present

Like many questions which the police were obliged to put, these were a formality, it being clear that the bargeowners couldn't answer them.</s>It could only be hoped that the mooring-ropes were in better case than the anchors.</s>the mooring-ropes were in better case than the anchors

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suggest

We saw him at the Test matches, congratulating Gooch. But we never really believed that John Major was a sports fan until we saw him on that bleak Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge.

John Major's media advisers were earning their keep

True it was a televised match and some might suggest that his media advisers were earning their keep but a prime minister who endures 90 minutes of Chelsea has surely earned the benefit of the doubt.

EP

modal

present

We saw him at the Test matches, congratulating Gooch. But we never really believed that John Major was a sports fan until we saw him on that bleak Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge.</s>True it was a televised match and some might suggest that his media advisers were earning their keep but a prime minister who endures 90 minutes of Chelsea has surely earned the benefit of the doubt.</s>John Major's media advisers were earning their keep

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see

Or Alexandra? He rather thought not.

outstanding looks could be more of a curse than a blessing

It was not something he had considered much before now but he could see that outstanding looks could be more of a curse than a blessing.

AB

modal

present

Or Alexandra? He rather thought not.</s>It was not something he had considered much before now but he could see that outstanding looks could be more of a curse than a blessing.</s>outstanding looks could be more of a curse than a blessing

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notice

``Here's three pence for you for a lolly if you 'll go.'' ``All right, then,'' agreed Peggy, her pout disappearing at once.

a little troubled crease appeared on Peggy's mummy's forehead

She did not notice that a little troubled crease appeared on her mummy's forehead.

negation

present

``Here's three pence for you for a lolly if you 'll go.'' ``All right, then,'' agreed Peggy, her pout disappearing at once.</s>She did not notice that a little troubled crease appeared on her mummy's forehead.</s>a little troubled crease appeared on Peggy's mummy's forehead

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forget

Why should a boat be less social than a caravan, for heaven's sake? He 'd never seen Janet drinking out of a can before, either.

it was a great occasion for old Willis

But he mustn't forget that it was a great occasion for old Willis who must be getting on for sixty-live ready to take the knock any day now.

negation

present

Why should a boat be less social than a caravan, for heaven's sake? He 'd never seen Janet drinking out of a can before, either.</s>But he mustn't forget that it was a great occasion for old Willis who must be getting on for sixty-live ready to take the knock any day now.</s>it was a great occasion for old Willis

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see

He opened the door and smiled because a good-looking woman was arriving to keep a date. Sophie sat down at Pascoe's table and said, ``I thought I 'd find you here.''

something had happened

He could see that something had happened.

AB

modal

present

He opened the door and smiled because a good-looking woman was arriving to keep a date. Sophie sat down at Pascoe's table and said, ``I thought I 'd find you here.''</s>He could see that something had happened.</s>something had happened

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say

A: I am right outside Baltimore. I am less than a mile from the Baltimore line. B: Um. A: And I go to a campus of the University of Maryland that is just, less than a mile from my house. So I'm actually in Baltimore, yeah,

he is in Baltimore

you could say I'm in Baltimore.

AB

modal

present

A: I am right outside Baltimore. I am less than a mile from the Baltimore line. B: Um. A: And I go to a campus of the University of Maryland that is just, less than a mile from my house. So I'm actually in Baltimore, yeah,</s>you could say I'm in Baltimore.</s>he is in Baltimore

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say

A pity. For myself, a great pity.

Bishop Malduin has not received latitude

But no one can say Bishop Malduin has not received latitude.

negation

present

A pity. For myself, a great pity.</s>But no one can say Bishop Malduin has not received latitude.</s>Bishop Malduin has not received latitude

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hear

O listened. As he listened he could smell the man.

the song was almost turning into a sob

And he could hear that the song was almost turning into a sob.

AB

modal

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O listened. As he listened he could smell the man.</s>And he could hear that the song was almost turning into a sob.</s>the song was almost turning into a sob

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say

She didn't know if they had given themselves sufficient time to think things over before they married - that was the kind of question her sister Louise asked. Edward stayed in the Engineers for a bit, then came out and was not very successful in finding a job to suit him.

it was Edward's fault

That wasn't his fault and if anyone said that it was Nenna would still feel like poking a hole in them.

conditional

future

She didn't know if they had given themselves sufficient time to think things over before they married - that was the kind of question her sister Louise asked. Edward stayed in the Engineers for a bit, then came out and was not very successful in finding a job to suit him.</s>That wasn't his fault and if anyone said that it was Nenna would still feel like poking a hole in them.</s>it was Edward's fault

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think

But he ended up eating it himself. I was reluctant to kiss my mother, afraid that somehow her weakness and unhappiness would infect me.

her life and spirit could stimulate her mother

Naturally I didn't think for a minute that my life and spirit could stimulate her.

negation

present

But he ended up eating it himself. I was reluctant to kiss my mother, afraid that somehow her weakness and unhappiness would infect me.</s>Naturally I didn't think for a minute that my life and spirit could stimulate her.</s>her life and spirit could stimulate her mother

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think

As you saw, I 've got my tent set up now on the island. I 'll work there, and I 'll come back and sleep in the house.

Parsons is safely out of the way

If Ewen does come back he 'll see the tent and if he thinks that ``Parsons'' is safely out of the way then whatever his interest is in the house he 'll no doubt show it.

conditional

present

As you saw, I 've got my tent set up now on the island. I 'll work there, and I 'll come back and sleep in the house.</s>If Ewen does come back he 'll see the tent and if he thinks that ``Parsons'' is safely out of the way then whatever his interest is in the house he 'll no doubt show it.</s>Parsons is safely out of the way

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say

Obeying his instruction, I proffered my hand, open palm upwards, towards the animal. The ratbird climbed on and began to preen its fur unconcernedly.

in the circumstances she became very uneasy

Nobody will blame me if I say that in the circumstances I became very uneasy.

conditional

present

Obeying his instruction, I proffered my hand, open palm upwards, towards the animal. The ratbird climbed on and began to preen its fur unconcernedly.</s>Nobody will blame me if I say that in the circumstances I became very uneasy.</s>in the circumstances she became very uneasy

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hope

The mother had taken a house by the sea for a month for her daughter's health and it turned out to be an Indian summer that year. When they came up the grassy track that led to the headland, out of the wood that clothed the side of the valley where the village was, the girl was delighted and her mother relieved that she liked it.

moving the girl right away from the influence of the people she went around with into these beautiful surroundings might bring her back to herself

She had been listless for some time and the woman could only hope that moving her right away from the influence of the people she went around with into these beautiful surroundings might bring her back to herself.

AB

modal

present

The mother had taken a house by the sea for a month for her daughter's health and it turned out to be an Indian summer that year. When they came up the grassy track that led to the headland, out of the wood that clothed the side of the valley where the village was, the girl was delighted and her mother relieved that she liked it.</s>She had been listless for some time and the woman could only hope that moving her right away from the influence of the people she went around with into these beautiful surroundings might bring her back to herself.</s>moving the girl right away from the influence of the people she went around with into these beautiful surroundings might bring her back to herself

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forget

Yet what good came from knowing that a woman had killed herself? The children who had suffered a trauma would survive the experience, scarred by it and a little flawed by it.

for a week the children had imagined the act of murder had been committed

They would never forget that for a week they had imagined the act of murder had been committed.

negation

future

Yet what good came from knowing that a woman had killed herself? The children who had suffered a trauma would survive the experience, scarred by it and a little flawed by it.</s>They would never forget that for a week they had imagined the act of murder had been committed.</s>for a week the children had imagined the act of murder had been committed

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suspect

It sounded plausible, but the words were a little too pat for Lorton's liking. The solution was so convenient - and for someone in Tolby's position so tactful too.

Lorton had a hand in Newley's disappearance

Tolby might suspect that Lorton had a hand in Newley's disappearance despite the fact that he had unwittingly provided Lorton with a partial alibi for that Sunday.

EP

modal

future

It sounded plausible, but the words were a little too pat for Lorton's liking. The solution was so convenient - and for someone in Tolby's position so tactful too.</s>Tolby might suspect that Lorton had a hand in Newley's disappearance despite the fact that he had unwittingly provided Lorton with a partial alibi for that Sunday.</s>Lorton had a hand in Newley's disappearance

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feel

Joseph spat and spluttered blood.

the two teeth on either side were also loose

He had lost the two centre top teeth and with the tip of his tongue he could feel that the two on either side were also loose.

AB

modal

present

Joseph spat and spluttered blood.</s>He had lost the two centre top teeth and with the tip of his tongue he could feel that the two on either side were also loose.</s>the two teeth on either side were also loose

BNC-654

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3

33

3ULIZ0H1VAAJV8IOP0EMWLBFMXG51C

feel

``What had you in mind to pursue him for?'' ``What you should want to pursue him for might be different from what I would pursue him for.''

the Archdeacon wanted to do any pursuing

The Archdeacon didn't feel he wanted to do any pursuing.

negation

present

``What had you in mind to pursue him for?'' ``What you should want to pursue him for might be different from what I would pursue him for.''</s>The Archdeacon didn't feel he wanted to do any pursuing.</s>the Archdeacon wanted to do any pursuing

BNC-1374

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-3

4-3

3ULIZ0H1VAAJV8IOP0EMWLBFQWY15S

say

B: Yeah. I understood that. you know, I work full time and I have two kids so my spare time usually involves something with the kids. A: Yeah. B: You know, hobbies,

they have hobbies

I can't really say that we have hobbies.

AB

negation

present

B: Yeah. I understood that. you know, I work full time and I have two kids so my spare time usually involves something with the kids. A: Yeah. B: You know, hobbies,</s>I can't really say that we have hobbies.</s>they have hobbies

SWBD-67

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-2

6-2

30EV7DWJTV0C4IT568V02E0PPE8Y6T

know

Gloria remarked as they shared their coffee break in the kitchen. Melissa suppressed a sigh.

Gloria's boundless interest in all things morbid and sensational would make dodging the subject impossible

She had hoped to dodge the subject but might have known that Gloria's boundless interest in all things morbid and sensational would make it impossible.

CI

modal

past

Gloria remarked as they shared their coffee break in the kitchen. Melissa suppressed a sigh.</s>She had hoped to dodge the subject but might have known that Gloria's boundless interest in all things morbid and sensational would make it impossible.</s>Gloria's boundless interest in all things morbid and sensational would make dodging the subject impossible

BNC-803

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3VI0PC2ZAYPDTJ9Z18VS00F7870OXS

tell

``And you're not having this dress,'' Nora said, bending down to look at the price tag. ``It's two and a half guineas!''

Nora was genuinely appalled

she hissed at Louise who could tell that she was genuinely appalled.

AB

modal

present

``And you're not having this dress,'' Nora said, bending down to look at the price tag. ``It's two and a half guineas!''</s>she hissed at Louise who could tell that she was genuinely appalled.</s>Nora was genuinely appalled

BNC-1142

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

3VI0PC2ZAYPDTJ9Z18VS00F7870OXS

say

The kitchen radiator doesn't work and the Calorgas fire hadn't warmed the place up yet. I began to wonder about how long hypothermia takes to kill someone, I mean what if I left Mum there overnight - would that be long enough?

Mum must have gone wandering

I could say that she must have gone wandering.

AB

modal

future

The kitchen radiator doesn't work and the Calorgas fire hadn't warmed the place up yet. I began to wonder about how long hypothermia takes to kill someone, I mean what if I left Mum there overnight - would that be long enough?</s>I could say that she must have gone wandering.</s>Mum must have gone wandering

BNC-1032

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-3

4-3

31D0ZWOD0A4GUP9NOD13QR8R9I20AZ

imagine

Miss Martindale had had a school, but her rigid ideas and stern manner had frightened the children, and their parents had taken them away. And gradually the school declined, until she had to give it up and retire to end her days in the white cottage with the inevitable cat as her only companion.

digging was such hard work

Breeze had never imagined that digging was such hard work.

negation

past

Miss Martindale had had a school, but her rigid ideas and stern manner had frightened the children, and their parents had taken them away. And gradually the school declined, until she had to give it up and retire to end her days in the white cottage with the inevitable cat as her only companion.</s>Breeze had never imagined that digging was such hard work.</s>digging was such hard work

BNC-1474

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

2

22

3WGZLY9VCHRWALH23R5K97MFDJBD81

see

He spoke Maa fluently and he had unrivalled connections. As women do, she probably knew that she had made an impression on him on the two or three occasions they had met at Muthaiga.

locking up a Masai for a crime he did not understand was cruel and inhuman

Claudia could see that locking up a Masai for a crime he did not understand was cruel and inhuman.

AB

modal

present

He spoke Maa fluently and he had unrivalled connections. As women do, she probably knew that she had made an impression on him on the two or three occasions they had met at Muthaiga.</s>Claudia could see that locking up a Masai for a crime he did not understand was cruel and inhuman.</s>locking up a Masai for a crime he did not understand was cruel and inhuman

BNC-1094

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

33Q5P9PUSPR1PPCBCLAM2L11RS6CZ5

hear

What would be would be. Samantha might be back home by the early hours of Monday morning.

Samantha had walked into a police station

Or they might hear she had walked into a police station somewhere later in the day.

EP

modal

future

What would be would be. Samantha might be back home by the early hours of Monday morning.</s>Or they might hear she had walked into a police station somewhere later in the day.</s>Samantha had walked into a police station

BNC-736

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

0

00

3LOJFQ4BOXKG5MJ3CG2NZCV68KEKD2

say

He had exercised effective control of the labour force for ten years at the giant plant and had been able to bring the workers out on strike at the drop of a hat. It was he, Clasper, who dictated to management the size of the labour force they would require to produce a given number of products, regardless of any figure which management might arrive at by employing accurately measured work standards.

three men had to be employed to do two men's work

If in effect Clasper said that three men must be employed to do two men's work then that was it.

conditional

present

He had exercised effective control of the labour force for ten years at the giant plant and had been able to bring the workers out on strike at the drop of a hat. It was he, Clasper, who dictated to management the size of the labour force they would require to produce a given number of products, regardless of any figure which management might arrive at by employing accurately measured work standards.</s>If in effect Clasper said that three men must be employed to do two men's work then that was it.</s>three men had to be employed to do two men's work

BNC-326

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3AC6MFV69KNS6XNRYDONDCYH4KOHZW

learn

He pulled up in fourth gear at the foot of the balustraded stone steps which led up to the solicitor's office. Totteridge, Spruce and Hardnut, Commissioners for Oaths, said the brass plate.

car doors do not need the same sort of treatment as those of railway carriages

He took the scuffed leather document case off the seat beside him and banged the door shut with the violence of someone who had not learned that car doors do not need the same sort of treatment as those of railway carriages.

negation

past

He pulled up in fourth gear at the foot of the balustraded stone steps which led up to the solicitor's office. Totteridge, Spruce and Hardnut, Commissioners for Oaths, said the brass plate.</s>He took the scuffed leather document case off the seat beside him and banged the door shut with the violence of someone who had not learned that car doors do not need the same sort of treatment as those of railway carriages.</s>car doors do not need the same sort of treatment as those of railway carriages

BNC-1615

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

3AC6MFV69KNS6XNRYDONDCYH4LVHZ5

notice

She was very tired. Every day that week she had got up at five.

they were riding off the main road and into The Chase the oldest wood in England

So she did not notice that they were riding off the main road and into The Chase the oldest wood in England.

negation

present

She was very tired. Every day that week she had got up at five.</s>So she did not notice that they were riding off the main road and into The Chase the oldest wood in England.</s>they were riding off the main road and into The Chase the oldest wood in England

BNC-1682

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-2

6-2

3B9J25CZ25I4ODQXHTGE6S4Y4DJCSD

suspect

Manville had pruned Hayman's original shortlist of five to just two names, and added a third of his own choosing from the original dossier.

Manville had picked the name out completely at random

The name meant virtually nothing to him and a casual observer might easily have suspected that Manville had picked it out completely at random.

EP

modal

past

Manville had pruned Hayman's original shortlist of five to just two names, and added a third of his own choosing from the original dossier.</s>The name meant virtually nothing to him and a casual observer might easily have suspected that Manville had picked it out completely at random.</s>Manville had picked the name out completely at random

BNC-1124

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-2

6-2

3ZQX1VYFTDANEI8RT0J0K1YEHY28OF

learn

She rubbed them away with an angry fist. She was a fool to let anyone get round her.

folk 'll always take advantage of weakness

How long before she learned that folk 'll always take advantage of weakness?

question

future

She rubbed them away with an angry fist. She was a fool to let anyone get round her.</s>How long before she learned that folk 'll always take advantage of weakness?</s>folk 'll always take advantage of weakness

BNC-2414

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

3GONHBMNHV3EYBO2PA405H6DL6EMZ1

think

The big Norwegian shook his head, frowning. ``Jeg fonstAr ikke.''

the big Norwegian found Ward's accent at all easy

I don't think he found Ward's accent at all easy and anyway like many foreigners he found it easier to speak English than to understand it.

negation

present

The big Norwegian shook his head, frowning. ``Jeg fonstAr ikke.''</s>I don't think he found Ward's accent at all easy and anyway like many foreigners he found it easier to speak English than to understand it.</s>the big Norwegian found Ward's accent at all easy

BNC-2107

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-2

6-2

30EV7DWJTV0C4IT568V02E0PPE8Y6T

believe

Wiping away Cynthia's tears, she urged her to be on her way and perform this last task before it was too late. ``I'm dreadfully sorry, Harry, I really am.''

marrying Madeleine would make Harry happy

Alice's voice held genuine regret for although she had never thought Madeleine the right girl for Harry she would have done anything possible to forward a marriage between them if she truly believed it would make him happy.

conditional

past

Wiping away Cynthia's tears, she urged her to be on her way and perform this last task before it was too late. ``I'm dreadfully sorry, Harry, I really am.''</s>Alice's voice held genuine regret for although she had never thought Madeleine the right girl for Harry she would have done anything possible to forward a marriage between them if she truly believed it would make him happy.</s>marrying Madeleine would make Harry happy

BNC-19

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3RSBJ6YZECVWTXIE1EP6UTF043COFB

convince

His eye fell on Ronan. Already he seemed to have the reassuring kind of manner one associated with being a doctor.

the wounds Ronan got in a playground were superficial

That boy Ronan could convince even his own mother that the wounds he got in a playground were superficial that the dirt on his clothes would easily wash out.

AB

modal

present

His eye fell on Ronan. Already he seemed to have the reassuring kind of manner one associated with being a doctor.</s>That boy Ronan could convince even his own mother that the wounds he got in a playground were superficial that the dirt on his clothes would easily wash out.</s>the wounds Ronan got in a playground were superficial

BNC-629

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3KTCJ4SCVG6H3F3UHZV8DNM18R21MS

feel

Nicky approached her with the assumption that men are naturally right and it is the role of women to follow their lead. Constance, whose confidence was growing daily, was not prepared to give in to Nicky's wishes merely because of his sex.

Nicky was right

If she felt he was right then she agreed with him.

conditional

present

Nicky approached her with the assumption that men are naturally right and it is the role of women to follow their lead. Constance, whose confidence was growing daily, was not prepared to give in to Nicky's wishes merely because of his sex.</s>If she felt he was right then she agreed with him.</s>Nicky was right

BNC-61

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

0

00

382GHPVPHSWX9SS3YZ9VFMKYDV243E

suggest

The best moments in the show occur at the beginning and the end (and occasionally in the middle), when Mr. Mason slips into his standup mode and starts meting out that old-fashioned Jewish mischief to other people as well as to himself. But too often, these routines lack spark because this sitcom, like all sitcoms, is timid about confronting Mr. Mason's stock in trade - ethnic differences.

the producers should start putting together episodes about topics like the Catholic-Jewish dispute over the Carmelite convent at Auschwitz

I'm not suggesting that the producers start putting together episodes about topics like the Catholic-Jewish dispute over the Carmelite convent at Auschwitz.

negation

present

The best moments in the show occur at the beginning and the end (and occasionally in the middle), when Mr. Mason slips into his standup mode and starts meting out that old-fashioned Jewish mischief to other people as well as to himself. But too often, these routines lack spark because this sitcom, like all sitcoms, is timid about confronting Mr. Mason's stock in trade - ethnic differences.</s>I'm not suggesting that the producers start putting together episodes about topics like the Catholic-Jewish dispute over the Carmelite convent at Auschwitz.</s>the producers should start putting together episodes about topics like the Catholic-Jewish dispute over the Carmelite convent at Auschwitz

WSJ-2

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-3

4-3

33Q5P9PUSPR1PPCBCLAM2L11RS6CZ5

think

The window-boxes were in full bloom. But there was a for sale board up, new today, he hadn't seen it there this morning when he set out for the meeting with the AC.

Mrs. Brocklebank had forgotten

Mrs Brocklebank had been quiet lately about the tragic possibilities of the house but he did not think she had forgotten.

negation

present

The window-boxes were in full bloom. But there was a for sale board up, new today, he hadn't seen it there this morning when he set out for the meeting with the AC.</s>Mrs Brocklebank had been quiet lately about the tragic possibilities of the house but he did not think she had forgotten.</s>Mrs. Brocklebank had forgotten

BNC-2001

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-2

6-2

37PGLWGSJTBXDXZP4U3YQ9BJ0PMIK2

notice

This was the back of the shelter. It had an emergency exit which they all had a go at unbolting.

Willie's knees were being licked

Willie was so absorbed that he didn't notice that his knees were being licked and unconsciously he rested his hand on the back of Sammy's neck.

negation

present

This was the back of the shelter. It had an emergency exit which they all had a go at unbolting.</s>Willie was so absorbed that he didn't notice that his knees were being licked and unconsciously he rested his hand on the back of Sammy's neck.</s>Willie's knees were being licked

BNC-1659

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

2

22

39I4RL8QGJMC30Z2DKYXJGL83RPH4S

believe

He hadn't recognised the ageing, twisted features of Pat Weaver, as the man on the bike had cycled lazily past. Nor had the CI5 man who was trailing Stone... Minutes before, as Stone had slipped surreptitiously from his house, his furtive movement had been picked up by Dan Monteith, stationed at the front of the house, concealed in a neighbouring garden.

Stone had slipped quietly away to the phone box

If Stone believed he had slipped quietly away to the phone box he had underestimated - or forgotten - the pursuit abilities of CI5.

conditional

past

He hadn't recognised the ageing, twisted features of Pat Weaver, as the man on the bike had cycled lazily past. Nor had the CI5 man who was trailing Stone... Minutes before, as Stone had slipped surreptitiously from his house, his furtive movement had been picked up by Dan Monteith, stationed at the front of the house, concealed in a neighbouring garden.</s>If Stone believed he had slipped quietly away to the phone box he had underestimated - or forgotten - the pursuit abilities of CI5.</s>Stone had slipped quietly away to the phone box

BNC-15

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-3

4-3

3VI0PC2ZAYPDTJ9Z18VS00F7870OXS

pretend

Cecilia always left coming to Tina's until noon was past because she did not want to find her daughter in bed. Had she done so she would not have said a word, would not have looked a word, would simply have sat on the bed and talked to Tina for ten minutes instead of the two of them sitting opposite each other in armchairs.

Tina had been up for hours

But if she came and found Tina up she could pretend to herself that Tina had been up for hours and was a normal person and a proper mother.

AB

modal

present

Cecilia always left coming to Tina's until noon was past because she did not want to find her daughter in bed. Had she done so she would not have said a word, would not have looked a word, would simply have sat on the bed and talked to Tina for ten minutes instead of the two of them sitting opposite each other in armchairs.</s>But if she came and found Tina up she could pretend to herself that Tina had been up for hours and was a normal person and a proper mother.</s>Tina had been up for hours

BNC-911

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-2

6-2

3O2Y2UIUCQZD36XZ3MXDNCYRKXUKFD

suspect

Unlike Aunt Kit, who believed it to be a barbaric rite, intolerable between reasonable men and women, Aunt Lilian, the headmistress, simply felt it her duty to point out that a career - any career - would be less easy once a girl was lumbered with a husband and children. (Though in fact she would not have said ``lumbered'', not because she was afraid to put forward an unpopular view, but because she was an honourable and exact woman.)

Aunt Lilian had enjoyed her life more than most of her married contemporaries

If she suspected she had enjoyed her life more than most of her married contemporaries she would never have used a pejorative word about the married state since she had no personal experience of it.)

conditional

past

Unlike Aunt Kit, who believed it to be a barbaric rite, intolerable between reasonable men and women, Aunt Lilian, the headmistress, simply felt it her duty to point out that a career - any career - would be less easy once a girl was lumbered with a husband and children. (Though in fact she would not have said ``lumbered'', not because she was afraid to put forward an unpopular view, but because she was an honourable and exact woman.)</s>If she suspected she had enjoyed her life more than most of her married contemporaries she would never have used a pejorative word about the married state since she had no personal experience of it.)</s>Aunt Lilian had enjoyed her life more than most of her married contemporaries

BNC-412

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3ZFRE2BDQ9JPSNN63H69GYMBTSVXZU

find

At the far side was a second gate, nearly as massive as the first. Soldiers were pushing it open and Rostov saw that the whole inner yard was a clever device to protect the city.

an attacking enemy was surrounded by walls and towers

An attacking enemy could be allowed to break through the outer gates and would find that he was surrounded by walls and towers which were every bit as impregnable as those outside.

CI

modal

present

At the far side was a second gate, nearly as massive as the first. Soldiers were pushing it open and Rostov saw that the whole inner yard was a clever device to protect the city.</s>An attacking enemy could be allowed to break through the outer gates and would find that he was surrounded by walls and towers which were every bit as impregnable as those outside.</s>an attacking enemy was surrounded by walls and towers

BNC-668

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

37SDSEDIN972IQ1QNYLP85L6ONS18L

think

``I 'd have done it long ago. Now, give me some beer, and don't poison it.''

the warning was a necessary one

It was said as a joke but if the man had seen the evil look on Fagin's face he might have thought the warning was a necessary one.

EP

modal

past

``I 'd have done it long ago. Now, give me some beer, and don't poison it.''</s>It was said as a joke but if the man had seen the evil look on Fagin's face he might have thought the warning was a necessary one.</s>the warning was a necessary one

BNC-1257

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3KQC8JMJGCXRL4GYD6TE9BT2PRTH37

remember

She would shake her head and deftly speak of other matters, though never about her father's past. Now, I knew some French.

he spent some time in Paris

You may remember I spent some time in Paris - not the most pleasant of times freezing in the snow chased by wolves and being half-hanged at Montfaucon.

EP

modal

present

She would shake her head and deftly speak of other matters, though never about her father's past. Now, I knew some French.</s>You may remember I spent some time in Paris - not the most pleasant of times freezing in the snow chased by wolves and being half-hanged at Montfaucon.</s>he spent some time in Paris

BNC-957

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

30Z7M1Q8UYPYCEEQJHEIJ6E9QWOA80

say

You will not dispute, I presume, that Mr Marshall of Charleville House and Mr Lane of Bridewood have been the two great butlers of recent times. Perhaps you might be persuaded that Mr Henderson of Branbury Castle also falls into this rare category.

his own father could in many ways be considered to rank with such men

But you may think me merely biased if I say that my own father could in many ways be considered to rank with such men and that his career is the one I have always scrutinized for a definition of ``dignity''.

conditional

present

You will not dispute, I presume, that Mr Marshall of Charleville House and Mr Lane of Bridewood have been the two great butlers of recent times. Perhaps you might be persuaded that Mr Henderson of Branbury Castle also falls into this rare category.</s>But you may think me merely biased if I say that my own father could in many ways be considered to rank with such men and that his career is the one I have always scrutinized for a definition of ``dignity''.</s>his own father could in many ways be considered to rank with such men

BNC-371

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

375VSR8FVWE5VR1UUI0HRG0NP9JRZU

say

Nevertheless, life went on as it always does. By the accidents of distance and dates of birth both the Kiwi Keith and the Mackenzie houses had been spared the effects of war and neither knew the pain of loss or the sadness of wounds in young bodies.

the Kiwi Keith and the Mackenzie houses had prospered

Indeed it could be said that they had prospered.

CI

modal

present

Nevertheless, life went on as it always does. By the accidents of distance and dates of birth both the Kiwi Keith and the Mackenzie houses had been spared the effects of war and neither knew the pain of loss or the sadness of wounds in young bodies.</s>Indeed it could be said that they had prospered.</s>the Kiwi Keith and the Mackenzie houses had prospered

BNC-1002

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

37M4O367VJNGRX4DIMXKGDZIO7SM5K

think

A: Really. If they were to take half of what they spend on that and put it on some economic, you know, intergovernmental or inter United States like programs that one really might. B: Yeah. A: I believe in paying my share, and I don't mind, uh, paying for some of these fringe benefits that people are entitled to. But I just sometimes feel like I'm being used.

they'll be able to do anything about it

But, uh, again I don't think we'll be able to do anything about it,

negation

present

A: Really. If they were to take half of what they spend on that and put it on some economic, you know, intergovernmental or inter United States like programs that one really might. B: Yeah. A: I believe in paying my share, and I don't mind, uh, paying for some of these fringe benefits that people are entitled to. But I just sometimes feel like I'm being used.</s>But, uh, again I don't think we'll be able to do anything about it,</s>they'll be able to do anything about it

SWBD-364

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-2

6-2

3ODOP6T3ASP8OAWKUZVQWCF6E6V42H

realize

It was drink that got me into this mess. That and the club raffle.

the manager's job was third prize

If I had kept my wits and remained coherent I would probably have realised the manager's job was third prize.

EP

modal

past

It was drink that got me into this mess. That and the club raffle.</s>If I had kept my wits and remained coherent I would probably have realised the manager's job was third prize.</s>the manager's job was third prize

BNC-941

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

2

22

3M4KL7H8KVSFECI2UJORORPFIS2614

tell

Just when you think you 've got it straight, along comes the Fool with his pig's bladder and whops you on the nose. By the way, I'm no idiot.

Gillian and Stuart weren't thrilled to see her at the airport

I could tell Gillian and Stuart weren't thrilled to see me at the airport.

AB

modal

present

Just when you think you 've got it straight, along comes the Fool with his pig's bladder and whops you on the nose. By the way, I'm no idiot.</s>I could tell Gillian and Stuart weren't thrilled to see me at the airport.</s>Gillian and Stuart weren't thrilled to see her at the airport

BNC-1173

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

3O2Y2UIUCQZD36XZ3MXDNCYRKXUKFD

notice

The birthday party was of a kind which Cecilia would have wondered at, had she been invited to it, for although a few of Bienvida's classmates were present in its early stages, by seven it had become a celebration for the grown-ups. Bienvida and Jasper were of course still there.

Bienvida had at some stage gone back to the Headmaster's Flat

No one noticed that Bienvida her grandmother's granddaughter more than her mother's child had at some stage gone back to the Headmaster's Flat and changed into dungarees to keep her Oxfam dress of nylon organza from getting dirty.

negation

present

The birthday party was of a kind which Cecilia would have wondered at, had she been invited to it, for although a few of Bienvida's classmates were present in its early stages, by seven it had become a celebration for the grown-ups. Bienvida and Jasper were of course still there.</s>No one noticed that Bienvida her grandmother's granddaughter more than her mother's child had at some stage gone back to the Headmaster's Flat and changed into dungarees to keep her Oxfam dress of nylon organza from getting dirty.</s>Bienvida had at some stage gone back to the Headmaster's Flat

BNC-1665

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

3ABAOCJ4R895KJNB2ELNEOU9G2XMQ9

see

``Do you mind if I use your phone?''

Guido's brain was whirring

Ronni could see that Guido's brain was whirring.

AB

modal

present

``Do you mind if I use your phone?''</s>Ronni could see that Guido's brain was whirring.</s>Guido's brain was whirring

BNC-1086

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

2

22

33N1S8XHHMQH2M2DWOL2LPIANVJZ16

imagine

Barak looked around the spacious hallway in awe. The three-tier Czechoslovakian crystal chandelier was the only reminder of its once resplendent grandeur.

the walls had once been lined with an array of expensive paintings or tapestries

He could imagine that the walls had once been lined with an array of expensive paintings or tapestries and the wooden floorboards covered with elegant sculpted carpeting.

AB

modal

present

Barak looked around the spacious hallway in awe. The three-tier Czechoslovakian crystal chandelier was the only reminder of its once resplendent grandeur.</s>He could imagine that the walls had once been lined with an array of expensive paintings or tapestries and the wooden floorboards covered with elegant sculpted carpeting.</s>the walls had once been lined with an array of expensive paintings or tapestries

BNC-782

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3R16PJFTS3W35Q0AJ51UW810V7W4KK

think

Perhaps I might have recognized my own hypocrisy, if it had not been for Richard's behaviour in the next months. He brought me flowers, took me out to dinner and the theatre, and was generally attentive to me, as if I were his mistress and not an old married woman.

Richard's solicitude was the sort of tender kindness you might show to someone utterly dependent and helpless

If at any point I thought that his solicitude was the sort of tender kindness you might show to someone utterly dependent and helpless - a prisoner or a caged bird - I was ashamed at once and re-doubled my efforts to be a good wife asking Nonni to teach me how to cook the elaborate dishes Richard liked and taking care to change my dress before he came home in the evening.

conditional

past

Perhaps I might have recognized my own hypocrisy, if it had not been for Richard's behaviour in the next months. He brought me flowers, took me out to dinner and the theatre, and was generally attentive to me, as if I were his mistress and not an old married woman.</s>If at any point I thought that his solicitude was the sort of tender kindness you might show to someone utterly dependent and helpless - a prisoner or a caged bird - I was ashamed at once and re-doubled my efforts to be a good wife asking Nonni to teach me how to cook the elaborate dishes Richard liked and taking care to change my dress before he came home in the evening.</s>Richard's solicitude was the sort of tender kindness you might show to someone utterly dependent and helpless

BNC-509

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

33Q5P9PUSPR1PPCBCLAM2L11RS6CZ5

believe

He was seated at the back of the court, initially angry that someone had screwed up with the tickets, but he quickly realized that every few games he was almost directly behind her. Each time she bent to receive serve he found himself staring mesmerized at her derriere.

the camp inmates were indeed Untermenschen in relation to the SS

Binding me with his confidences he said that the wonderfully athletic Aryan rear view of Steffi Graf made him understand how the camp inmates could believe they were indeed Untermenschen in relation to the SS.

AB

modal

present

He was seated at the back of the court, initially angry that someone had screwed up with the tickets, but he quickly realized that every few games he was almost directly behind her. Each time she bent to receive serve he found himself staring mesmerized at her derriere.</s>Binding me with his confidences he said that the wonderfully athletic Aryan rear view of Steffi Graf made him understand how the camp inmates could believe they were indeed Untermenschen in relation to the SS.</s>the camp inmates were indeed Untermenschen in relation to the SS

BNC-607

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3D0LPO3EAB42TOZ964HUJEMGADUOYY

notice

The assassin's tone and bearing were completely confident.

Zukov was edging further to the side

If he noticed that Zukov was now edging further to the side widening the arc of fire he did not appear to be troubled.

conditional

present

The assassin's tone and bearing were completely confident.</s>If he noticed that Zukov was now edging further to the side widening the arc of fire he did not appear to be troubled.</s>Zukov was edging further to the side

BNC-263

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3ZQX1VYFTDANEI8RT0J0K1YEHY28OF

think

She gazed at him through her thick lashes.

by giving them some space Maria Luisa would get Steve out of her system

Perhaps he thought that by giving them some space Maria Luisa would get Steve out of her system.

EP

modal

present

She gazed at him through her thick lashes.</s>Perhaps he thought that by giving them some space Maria Luisa would get Steve out of her system.</s>by giving them some space Maria Luisa would get Steve out of her system

BNC-1211

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

31D0ZWOD0A4GUP9NOD13QR8R9I20AZ

mean

The machine does not function, he wrote. The desired outcome is delayed.

one day the desired function will happen

Does that mean that one day it will happen?

question

present

The machine does not function, he wrote. The desired outcome is delayed.</s>Does that mean that one day it will happen?</s>one day the desired function will happen

BNC-2427

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

0

00

3CMV9YRYP364SE1D7C0ZHA3Y25OJLS

remember

I spent just over an hour with Patterson which, I found out later, turned out to be another first. Time is money in the City and few people are worth an hour unless it's over lunch and only then if you're involved in a takeover bid.

Patterson had a meeting with his door shut and nobody got fired

It was also I learned one of the few occasions anyone at PKB could remember that Patterson had a meeting with his door shut and nobody got fired.

AB

modal

present

I spent just over an hour with Patterson which, I found out later, turned out to be another first. Time is money in the City and few people are worth an hour unless it's over lunch and only then if you're involved in a takeover bid.</s>It was also I learned one of the few occasions anyone at PKB could remember that Patterson had a meeting with his door shut and nobody got fired.</s>Patterson had a meeting with his door shut and nobody got fired

BNC-954

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

341H3G5YF0JHVXHV05H27KZ0I3DZ03

pretend

If I beckon, she will certainly come to me! he thought, and his mind whirled, so that for a moment he barely saw the waiting Fiana candidates and the glittering Sun Chamber.

there had never been that brief blinding flare of longing between them

Or should he turn desire aside and pretend that there had never been that brief blinding flare of longing between them?

question

future

If I beckon, she will certainly come to me! he thought, and his mind whirled, so that for a moment he barely saw the waiting Fiana candidates and the glittering Sun Chamber.</s>Or should he turn desire aside and pretend that there had never been that brief blinding flare of longing between them?</s>there had never been that brief blinding flare of longing between them

BNC-2452

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-3

4-3

3ABAOCJ4R895KJNB2ELNEOU9G2XMQ9

say

I suppose it was all to do with origins, sergeant. I started from the bottom - a poor family, elementary school, then night school while I was working as a clerk.

they were happy days

I can not say that they were happy days but they taught me what life is about.

negation

present

I suppose it was all to do with origins, sergeant. I started from the bottom - a poor family, elementary school, then night school while I was working as a clerk.</s>I can not say that they were happy days but they taught me what life is about.</s>they were happy days

BNC-1833

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-1

5-1

3TKXBROM5TF22DT7M93MPUB6L0MIJ3

say

He looked at me questioningly.

she minded like hell

I wished I could say yes I minded like hell it wouldn't cost me much in the circumstances.

AB

modal

present

He looked at me questioningly.</s>I wished I could say yes I minded like hell it wouldn't cost me much in the circumstances.</s>she minded like hell

BNC-1031

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

373L46LKP7BT88JVMCOY2AQJD5JJKP

forget

I also see that we're about as alike as chalk and cheese, because I would never sell out a whole species for the wrongs of one group.

the Efik were among the most notorious slavers on the slave coast

Have you forgotten that your tribe the Efik were among the most notorious slavers on the slave coast?

question

present

I also see that we're about as alike as chalk and cheese, because I would never sell out a whole species for the wrongs of one group.</s>Have you forgotten that your tribe the Efik were among the most notorious slavers on the slave coast?</s>the Efik were among the most notorious slavers on the slave coast

BNC-2244

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

37NXA7GVSTBDJ917O1EIKYES1OFVL5

say

A: You know, violent crimes uh, with just malicious intent. B: Right, exactly. Yeah. Well, you know, that's exactly

she thinks capital murder or capital punishment is the perfect solution in every case

, I mean, I'm not saying I think or capital punishment is the perfect solution in every case, you know, especially because there are some cases when you just don't know

negation

present

A: You know, violent crimes uh, with just malicious intent. B: Right, exactly. Yeah. Well, you know, that's exactly</s>, I mean, I'm not saying I think or capital punishment is the perfect solution in every case, you know, especially because there are some cases when you just don't know</s>she thinks capital murder or capital punishment is the perfect solution in every case

SWBD-220

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

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11

3EAWOID6MT20MDCLZ8SZMEM4S8DV0Z

say

Anybody who's not a shrink (or my wife) only sees an ink blot when they look at one. This is an absolute nuthouse.

he saw sex organs

If I said I saw sex organs when I looked at your rotten ink blots that would really get you going wouldn't it?

conditional

future

Anybody who's not a shrink (or my wife) only sees an ink blot when they look at one. This is an absolute nuthouse.</s>If I said I saw sex organs when I looked at your rotten ink blots that would really get you going wouldn't it?</s>he saw sex organs

BNC-365

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-3

4-3

32204AGAABHSFGSM8L0YS5IBTUHHGU

think

But first Zosie had come. Rufus, driving back from London with the hashish his dealer swore was genuine Indian charas and a package of best Colombian, picked her off the street - ``a piece of property that is found ownerless''.

Zosie's wishes had been consulted

And she had slept with Rufus in the Centaur Room it being taken for granted she would share his bed though Adam did not think her wishes had been consulted.

negation

present

But first Zosie had come. Rufus, driving back from London with the hashish his dealer swore was genuine Indian charas and a package of best Colombian, picked her off the street - ``a piece of property that is found ownerless''.</s>And she had slept with Rufus in the Centaur Room it being taken for granted she would share his bed though Adam did not think her wishes had been consulted.</s>Zosie's wishes had been consulted

BNC-2009

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-2

6-2

3EHVO81VN5QVB12JQ2FVLIE5R6IH1G

know

Tess used to rest her head on the cow's body, her eyes fixed on a distant field. The sun shone on the beautiful lines of her face.

Clare had followed Tess around and sat watching her

She did not know that Clare had followed her round and sat watching her.

negation

present

Tess used to rest her head on the cow's body, her eyes fixed on a distant field. The sun shone on the beautiful lines of her face.</s>She did not know that Clare had followed her round and sat watching her.</s>Clare had followed Tess around and sat watching her

BNC-1512

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

382GHPVPHSWX9SS3YZ9VFMKYDV243E

announce

The value traded on the exchanges is close to $3 trillion. If the tax on any gain to those assets was doubled, wouldn't the value fall to the owners of the assets?

if you sold the asset you own

Isn't it reasonable to assume that the asset you own would be worth more if the government suddenly announced that if you sold it, you would be able to keep 30% more of its gain than you previously believed?

question

present

The value traded on the exchanges is close to $3 trillion. If the tax on any gain to those assets was doubled, wouldn't the value fall to the owners of the assets?</s>Isn't it reasonable to assume that the asset you own would be worth more if the government suddenly announced that if you sold it, you would be able to keep 30% more of its gain than you previously believed?</s>if you sold the asset you own

WSJ-12

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

2

22

3AC6MFV69KNS6XNRYDONDCYH4LVHZ5

guess

For the first time in my life I could not confess all my sins to the priest. Father Jankowski looked at me so kindly I could not tell him.

she was not normal

I thought he might have guessed I was not normal.

EP

modal

past

For the first time in my life I could not confess all my sins to the priest. Father Jankowski looked at me so kindly I could not tell him.</s>I thought he might have guessed I was not normal.</s>she was not normal

BNC-713

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

2

22

3P0I4CQYVYCY4J49R3Z6YH1034BOWI

think

A: Now the part about where you said the apartment complex puts up signs that says no soliciting, I've even gone so far as to put that, I've got a storm door on the front of the house and I've put, in, I don't know how much clearer it can be, it's a red sign with silver letters saying no soliciting. I guess I should make another one that says religious or otherwise, cause I still get, B: Yeah, yeah, that's true, yeah. No I didn't go that far but, uh, yeah I probably could do the same thing, uh, you know, I don't have a storm door, but I'm sure I could rig up something.

a no soliciting sign would stop people

But you know I don't think that that would stop people.

negation

present

A: Now the part about where you said the apartment complex puts up signs that says no soliciting, I've even gone so far as to put that, I've got a storm door on the front of the house and I've put, in, I don't know how much clearer it can be, it's a red sign with silver letters saying no soliciting. I guess I should make another one that says religious or otherwise, cause I still get, B: Yeah, yeah, that's true, yeah. No I didn't go that far but, uh, yeah I probably could do the same thing, uh, you know, I don't have a storm door, but I'm sure I could rig up something.</s>But you know I don't think that that would stop people.</s>a no soliciting sign would stop people

SWBD-80

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-2

6-2

3UDTAB6HH642P6ZIW7N3UWX730K09K

hope

Where Roman Wyatt was concerned she was like a snail without a shell. She had never been so aware of anyone as she was of the powerful man who had entered her life so abruptly.

when Roman had recovered from jet lag he would have second thoughts

She could only hope that when he had recovered from jet lag he would have second thoughts and leave Garry to go his own way.

AB

modal

present

Where Roman Wyatt was concerned she was like a snail without a shell. She had never been so aware of anyone as she was of the powerful man who had entered her life so abruptly.</s>She could only hope that when he had recovered from jet lag he would have second thoughts and leave Garry to go his own way.</s>when Roman had recovered from jet lag he would have second thoughts

BNC-763

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

0

00

3JGHED38EDWV8I7API0S8S0LKNB7YG

say

She may fall ill, or have an accident while you were out, or set the house on fire and herself, so that you would not want to leave her even to go shopping. Once with you, you would not get rid of her easily, I feel it in my bones.

he was writing until he has now started

Neither of us has talked about it and I had not said I was writing until I have now started but your father says he lay awake nearly all night thinking about it.

negation

present

She may fall ill, or have an accident while you were out, or set the house on fire and herself, so that you would not want to leave her even to go shopping. Once with you, you would not get rid of her easily, I feel it in my bones.</s>Neither of us has talked about it and I had not said I was writing until I have now started but your father says he lay awake nearly all night thinking about it.</s>he was writing until he has now started

BNC-1840

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3CVBMEMMXBL9MNHLFIW4MS5IUS77HS

say

The Deputy Under Secretary could talk of his host's prospects and disappointments, he could learn of the problems of digging out foreign exchange and hard currency in the Third World, the tribulations over the renewal of Residence Permits, the difficulties of keeping reliable servants, but of his own world he must remain silent. The Deputy Under Secretary headed the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, and that was not a subject matter for gossip and conversation on a bougainvillaea-fringed veranda as the lights of the fishermen's dug-outs floated inside the coral reef... No bloody way.

the Deputy Under Secretary was both pleased and relieved to be back at his desk on a grey Monday morning in London

He was a man who could be honest with himself and in honesty he could say that he was both pleased and relieved to be back at his desk on a grey Monday morning in London.

AB

modal

present

The Deputy Under Secretary could talk of his host's prospects and disappointments, he could learn of the problems of digging out foreign exchange and hard currency in the Third World, the tribulations over the renewal of Residence Permits, the difficulties of keeping reliable servants, but of his own world he must remain silent. The Deputy Under Secretary headed the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, and that was not a subject matter for gossip and conversation on a bougainvillaea-fringed veranda as the lights of the fishermen's dug-outs floated inside the coral reef... No bloody way.</s>He was a man who could be honest with himself and in honesty he could say that he was both pleased and relieved to be back at his desk on a grey Monday morning in London.</s>the Deputy Under Secretary was both pleased and relieved to be back at his desk on a grey Monday morning in London

BNC-963

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

3O2Y2UIUCQZD36XZ3MXDNCYRKXUKFD

remember

``Give me more time,'' replies Rufus. But he knows this is part of the game.

he doesn't have a car

He probably remembers I don't have a car.

EP

modal

present

``Give me more time,'' replies Rufus. But he knows this is part of the game.</s>He probably remembers I don't have a car.</s>he doesn't have a car

BNC-946

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

341H3G5YF0JHVXHV05H27KZ0I3DZ03

mean

``I know the one. Yes, it was good though I say it myself.''

she has to be involved in this kind of nauseous business

But that doesn't mean I have to be involved in this kind of nauseous business.

negation

present

``I know the one. Yes, it was good though I say it myself.''</s>But that doesn't mean I have to be involved in this kind of nauseous business.</s>she has to be involved in this kind of nauseous business

BNC-1621

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-3

4-3

3VADEH0UHC2NI2Z1MY2KQS353WYPS4

feel

If Dana left me, I knew I would never love anyone again - or at least, not in the same way, with the same intensity. So I clung to him through the poetry I went on helping him to write.

he had succeeded with Dana

If only he had started to write in a larger script I might have felt I had succeeded with him made him a poet.

EP

modal

past

If Dana left me, I knew I would never love anyone again - or at least, not in the same way, with the same intensity. So I clung to him through the poetry I went on helping him to write.</s>If only he had started to write in a larger script I might have felt I had succeeded with him made him a poet.</s>he had succeeded with Dana

BNC-663

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

0

00

3KTCJ4SCVG6H3F3UHZV8DNM18R21MS

imagine

I was emotionally devastated, but I was not going back with the intention of finding a man to take care of me, to pay my bills, to embellish me and play papa as Helmut had.

she would want to go back to Helmut

I was irritated that he could imagine I would want to go back to him.

AB

modal

past

I was emotionally devastated, but I was not going back with the intention of finding a man to take care of me, to pay my bills, to embellish me and play papa as Helmut had.</s>I was irritated that he could imagine I would want to go back to him.</s>she would want to go back to Helmut

BNC-787

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

-3

4-3

3R16PJFTS3W35Q0AJ51UW810V7W4KK

suspect

Still missing. Found dead.

the headline had already been selected

Charlotte could almost suspect the headline had already been selected the outcome already determined.

CI

modal

present

Still missing. Found dead.</s>Charlotte could almost suspect the headline had already been selected the outcome already determined.</s>the headline had already been selected

BNC-1133

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

36JW4WBR06PM1GWRX1UGAKIZSFUFH6

feel

If I were to go in now, thought Rupert, I should attract far more attention that if I 'd gone earlier. The whole thing must be nearly over - hardly anything on the stalls - nothing to eat - people looking surreptitiously at their watches wondering if they were at all justified in slipping away home.

Rupert had made some kind of an effort

Perhaps though he might stroll out in the direction of the church hall to see if people were coming out then he would feel that he had made some kind of an effort.

EP

modal

future

If I were to go in now, thought Rupert, I should attract far more attention that if I 'd gone earlier. The whole thing must be nearly over - hardly anything on the stalls - nothing to eat - people looking surreptitiously at their watches wondering if they were at all justified in slipping away home.</s>Perhaps though he might stroll out in the direction of the church hall to see if people were coming out then he would feel that he had made some kind of an effort.</s>Rupert had made some kind of an effort

BNC-662

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11

3CMV9YRYP364SE1D7C0ZHA3Y25OJLS

find

Nothing yet. Except that I will not detain you in prison or expel you from Scotland, on one condition.

it was murder

You will tell me if you find it was murder and give me the name of the murderer.

conditional

future

Nothing yet. Except that I will not detain you in prison or expel you from Scotland, on one condition.</s>You will tell me if you find it was murder and give me the name of the murderer.</s>it was murder

BNC-94

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

0

00

3W0KKJIARRE4ORNCV8R7DKH5XRGK8R

know

Erlich was breaking the rules. A Fed on assignment overseas with the ranking of Assistant Legal Attache must always work through local law-enforcement agencies.

Erlich was out on his own

Back at F.B.I.H.Q. where the book ran the show they would have been climbing the walls in the Office of Liaison and International Affairs if they had known that he was out on his own.

conditional

past

Erlich was breaking the rules. A Fed on assignment overseas with the ranking of Assistant Legal Attache must always work through local law-enforcement agencies.</s>Back at F.B.I.H.Q. where the book ran the show they would have been climbing the walls in the Office of Liaison and International Affairs if they had known that he was out on his own.</s>Erlich was out on his own

BNC-190

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

3

33

3B9J25CZ25I4ODQXHTGE6S4Y4DJCSD

hear

She spoke - more slowly than she had spoken before - and Fatima listened with a concentrated intensity that she never lent to Marie Claire's requests and detailed instructions. It was evident in all their dealings that no matter how Marie Claire bestirred herself the maids would do things as they had always done them.

Fatima would find no husband have no children and lose her life to Leviathan

Now watching her I thought that Fatima might at this girl's behest change her life her ways and I wondered what she would do if she was hearing that she would find no husband have no children lose her life to Leviathan.

EP

conditional

present

She spoke - more slowly than she had spoken before - and Fatima listened with a concentrated intensity that she never lent to Marie Claire's requests and detailed instructions. It was evident in all their dealings that no matter how Marie Claire bestirred herself the maids would do things as they had always done them.</s>Now watching her I thought that Fatima might at this girl's behest change her life her ways and I wondered what she would do if she was hearing that she would find no husband have no children lose her life to Leviathan.</s>Fatima would find no husband have no children and lose her life to Leviathan

BNC-106

A36SM7QM8OK3H6

1

11