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think
B: Okay, I don't know, which end do we push but okay, A: Okay, well, um, let's see,
the peoples' opinions are going to be heard
I think there's a lot of people that don't vote because they don't really think their, uh, opinion is going to be heard
negation
present
[ "-2", "-2", "-2", "-1", "2", "-3", "-2", "0", "3", "-2", "-2" ]
B: Okay, I don't know, which end do we push but okay, A: Okay, well, um, let's see,</s>I think there's a lot of people that don't vote because they don't really think their, uh, opinion is going to be heard</s>the peoples' opinions are going to be heard
SWBD-291
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guarantee
A: And you also get a lot of, uh, juries are extremely, uh, and from what I hear, I have some friends who do expert witness testimony and they say that, uh, juries are extremely vulnerable to, uh, sort of emotional pitches, you know, the prosecutor will want to, oh, I don't know show the mugging victim, you know, show the nice person he was and what a family life, and basically get the jury to be very sympathetic with the victim, or, uh, if it's a corporation, that was, uh, you know, harming some individual or something like that, they get very much, well, you know, it's just a big faceless corporation. let's make them pay as much as possible. Things like that. B: Uh-huh. A: So, not, I mean, I'm,
a judge would necessarily be much better than a jury
the problem is I can't guarantee that a judge would necessarily be much better than a jury,
AB
negation
present
[ "-2", "-1", "0", "-2", "-2", "-1", "1", "0", "-3" ]
A: And you also get a lot of, uh, juries are extremely, uh, and from what I hear, I have some friends who do expert witness testimony and they say that, uh, juries are extremely vulnerable to, uh, sort of emotional pitches, you know, the prosecutor will want to, oh, I don't know show the mugging victim, you know, show the nice person he was and what a family life, and basically get the jury to be very sympathetic with the victim, or, uh, if it's a corporation, that was, uh, you know, harming some individual or something like that, they get very much, well, you know, it's just a big faceless corporation. let's make them pay as much as possible. Things like that. B: Uh-huh. A: So, not, I mean, I'm,</s>the problem is I can't guarantee that a judge would necessarily be much better than a jury,</s>a judge would necessarily be much better than a jury
SWBD-40
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say
B: They're seen as senile. A: and oh, the old-timer made with the old way and nobody respects the traditions. And, you know, it's
she respects the traditions either
I, I'm not saying that I do either
negation
present
[ "-3", "-2", "-1", "-2", "0", "-2", "-1", "-1" ]
B: They're seen as senile. A: and oh, the old-timer made with the old way and nobody respects the traditions. And, you know, it's</s>I, I'm not saying that I do either</s>she respects the traditions either
SWBD-219
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accept
A: My husband's mother will have major surgery and we'll find out about it in a casual conversation. She'll let something slip and we'll say, wait a minute. and that's it, she, just, well I didn't want to bother you.
she and her husband want to be the caregivers
She can't accept that we want to be the care givers.
negation
present
[ "3", "-1", "3", "-3", "3", "3", "3", "2", "3" ]
A: My husband's mother will have major surgery and we'll find out about it in a casual conversation. She'll let something slip and we'll say, wait a minute. and that's it, she, just, well I didn't want to bother you.</s>She can't accept that we want to be the care givers.</s>she and her husband want to be the caregivers
SWBD-214
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believe
B: it would get snatched right off your arm. A: that's true. But I was thinking boy, in Dallas, if somebody asked me if there were places you wouldn't go by yourself at night, I'd have to set them down for about five or ten minutes to list all the places out. B: Oh sure. A:
she couldn't think of any place
I mean, I couldn't believe that she couldn't think of any place.
AB
negation
past
[ "3", "3", "-1", "3", "3", "-3", "3", "2" ]
B: it would get snatched right off your arm. A: that's true. But I was thinking boy, in Dallas, if somebody asked me if there were places you wouldn't go by yourself at night, I'd have to set them down for about five or ten minutes to list all the places out. B: Oh sure. A:</s>I mean, I couldn't believe that she couldn't think of any place.</s>she couldn't think of any place
SWBD-58
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say
But even as he spoke he doubted if Excepcionales Chicas would, when the plain Excepcionales was a stand-by, his favourite being Albeans or Invincibles. She turned and faced him again and on a high note she said, ``We have a few Dominicoes.''
the few Dominicoes were a sample of five
She did not say it was a sample of five.
negation
present
[ "0", "0", "2", "-3", "0", "1", "3", "0", "-3" ]
But even as he spoke he doubted if Excepcionales Chicas would, when the plain Excepcionales was a stand-by, his favourite being Albeans or Invincibles. She turned and faced him again and on a high note she said, ``We have a few Dominicoes.''</s>She did not say it was a sample of five.</s>the few Dominicoes were a sample of five
BNC-1756
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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
[ "-3", "-3", "-2", "0", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-2" ]
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
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A1945USNZHTROX
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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
[ "-1", "1", "-1", "0", "0", "0", "-3", "-1" ]
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
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know
``You don't need to worry. We're quite adequately chaperoned. Rosa is a woman of strict moral principles.''
he's in here
If she knows I'm in here she's probably hovering outside the door right now.
conditional
present
[ "3", "3", "2", "3", "0", "3", "3", "2" ]
``You don't need to worry. We're quite adequately chaperoned. Rosa is a woman of strict moral principles.''</s>If she knows I'm in here she's probably hovering outside the door right now.</s>he's in here
BNC-149
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think
B: But, then, you know, I think that some murderers don't really warrant capital punishment. You know, like, for example, uh, you know, you hear about cases where women have killed their husbands who abused them A: Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Right, uh-huh. B: and I don't think, that would really warrant capital punishment. A: Uh-huh,
they should be punished
huh. Do you think they should be punished at all, or, uh, like go to prison, uh,
question
present
[ "0", "0", "0", "1", "0", "0", "0", "2" ]
B: But, then, you know, I think that some murderers don't really warrant capital punishment. You know, like, for example, uh, you know, you hear about cases where women have killed their husbands who abused them A: Uh-huh. Uh-huh. Right, uh-huh. B: and I don't think, that would really warrant capital punishment. A: Uh-huh,</s>huh. Do you think they should be punished at all, or, uh, like go to prison, uh,</s>they should be punished
SWBD-454
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suggest
Still, she could get started on a draft. She took out her pocket recorder and began dictating.
Agnes was not security-minded
If somebody had suggested to Agnes that she was not security-minded she would just have stared at them.
conditional
past
[ "-3", "-1", "2", "-2", "-2", "-1", "0", "-3", "-3" ]
Still, she could get started on a draft. She took out her pocket recorder and began dictating.</s>If somebody had suggested to Agnes that she was not security-minded she would just have stared at them.</s>Agnes was not security-minded
BNC-398
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think
A: uh, but then when you quantify things and might also hold criminal trials for how many years is appropriate, uh, that they might leave it to somebody else who, uh, has expertise in that. B: Right, I agree, too.
the jury should be the ones that put the sentencings down
I don't think the jury should be the ones that put the sentencings down.
negation
present
[ "-2", "-3", "-2", "-2", "-1", "-3", "-1", "-2", "-3", "-2" ]
A: uh, but then when you quantify things and might also hold criminal trials for how many years is appropriate, uh, that they might leave it to somebody else who, uh, has expertise in that. B: Right, I agree, too.</s>I don't think the jury should be the ones that put the sentencings down.</s>the jury should be the ones that put the sentencings down
SWBD-283
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A1945USNZHTROX
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say
But to make matters worse the usual comfort a father has in these situations - that is, the notion that his son gave his life gloriously for king and country - was sullied by the fact that my brother had perished in a particularly infamous manoeuvre. Not only was it alleged that the manoeuvre had been a most un-British attack on civilian Boer settlements, overwhelming evidence emerged that it had been irresponsibly commanded with several floutings of elementary military precautions, so that the men who had died - my brother among them - had died quite needlessly.
the manoeuvre caused something of an uproar at the time
In view of what I am about to relate it would not be proper of me to identify the manoeuvre any more precisely though you may well guess which one I am alluding to if I say that it caused something of an uproar at the time adding significantly to the controversy the conflict as a whole was attracting.
conditional
present
[ "3", "-1", "2", "2", "2", "3", "3", "-2" ]
But to make matters worse the usual comfort a father has in these situations - that is, the notion that his son gave his life gloriously for king and country - was sullied by the fact that my brother had perished in a particularly infamous manoeuvre. Not only was it alleged that the manoeuvre had been a most un-British attack on civilian Boer settlements, overwhelming evidence emerged that it had been irresponsibly commanded with several floutings of elementary military precautions, so that the men who had died - my brother among them - had died quite needlessly.</s>In view of what I am about to relate it would not be proper of me to identify the manoeuvre any more precisely though you may well guess which one I am alluding to if I say that it caused something of an uproar at the time adding significantly to the controversy the conflict as a whole was attracting.</s>the manoeuvre caused something of an uproar at the time
BNC-373
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know
B: Oh, you are in New York right now? A: Yeah. B: Oh. I'm in Texas.
this was from all over the whole country
I didn't know this was from all over the whole country.
negation
past
[ "-1", "0", "0", "0", "-2", "-3", "2", "1" ]
B: Oh, you are in New York right now? A: Yeah. B: Oh. I'm in Texas.</s>I didn't know this was from all over the whole country.</s>this was from all over the whole country
SWBD-384
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seem
A: for the moment, and that's what really is getting me about what George Bush's stand on the budget is right now is that he is saying, I am going to give you this ludicrous little tax cut so that you'll be happy come November, and you'll elect me again B: Uh-huh. Uh-huh. A: and then I'm going to go on and just forget everything that I said B: Uh-huh. A:
it's going to make much of a difference
or you know, it doesn't seem that it's going to make much of a difference.
negation
present
[ "-2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-3", "-2", "-1", "3", "-2", "1", "-3" ]
A: for the moment, and that's what really is getting me about what George Bush's stand on the budget is right now is that he is saying, I am going to give you this ludicrous little tax cut so that you'll be happy come November, and you'll elect me again B: Uh-huh. Uh-huh. A: and then I'm going to go on and just forget everything that I said B: Uh-huh. A:</s>or you know, it doesn't seem that it's going to make much of a difference.</s>it's going to make much of a difference
SWBD-155
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suppose
But I have to admit you confuse me. First you are looking for a man named Svend - then it is your sister.
he runs a rooming house
Do you suppose I run a rooming house or can it be you are not so innocent as you appear?
question
present
[ "-3", "0", "0", "-2", "-2", "-3", "0", "-3", "-1" ]
But I have to admit you confuse me. First you are looking for a man named Svend - then it is your sister.</s>Do you suppose I run a rooming house or can it be you are not so innocent as you appear?</s>he runs a rooming house
BNC-2604
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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
[ "3", "1", "1", "1", "0", "0", "1", "-1", "3" ]
``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
BNC-376
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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
[ "3", "3", "3", "2", "3", "3", "3", "2", "3" ]
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
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A1945USNZHTROX
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believe
She returned his kiss, her lips soft, sweet, utterly giving. He began an exploration of her body, a constant revelation of tormenting pleasure.
this shivering delight was really happening
Her nerve-ends in total chaos Robbie could hardly believe this was really happening this shivering delight.
AB
modal
present
[ "3", "0", "3", "2", "3", "2", "0", "3", "3" ]
She returned his kiss, her lips soft, sweet, utterly giving. He began an exploration of her body, a constant revelation of tormenting pleasure.</s>Her nerve-ends in total chaos Robbie could hardly believe this was really happening this shivering delight.</s>this shivering delight was really happening
BNC-605
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A1945USNZHTROX
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feel
B: and, um, it makes a difference, I, and just the social values, A: Well, I've just,
it will swing back the other way
do you feel it will swing back the other way,
question
present
[ "0", "0", "0", "0", "0", "0", "0", "1", "1" ]
B: and, um, it makes a difference, I, and just the social values, A: Well, I've just,</s>do you feel it will swing back the other way,</s>it will swing back the other way
SWBD-404
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A1945USNZHTROX
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say
I thought about his notion that ``alien'' was just another way of saying ``devil'', or that Old Mother Walsh and her snake weren't, actually, any more real, although just as powerful, as Argol and the things from Tellenor. It didn't stand up.
he knew what was happening
I don't say I knew what was happening but whatever it was it was real.
negation
present
[ "-1", "-2", "0", "3", "0", "-1", "-3", "0" ]
I thought about his notion that ``alien'' was just another way of saying ``devil'', or that Old Mother Walsh and her snake weren't, actually, any more real, although just as powerful, as Argol and the things from Tellenor. It didn't stand up.</s>I don't say I knew what was happening but whatever it was it was real.</s>he knew what was happening
BNC-1816
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suspect
``If I tread too presumptuously into sacred places, reprove me,'' entreated the earl, with the submissive sweetness of a brand-new novice. Precious little chance of that happening, thought Hugh, listening and observing with a pleasure that recalled to mind some of his earliest and most tentative exchanges with Brother Cadfael, dealing trick for trick and dart for dart, and feeling their way over small battlefields to a lasting friendship.
the prior was being teased
The prior might possibly suspect that he was being teased for he was no fool but he would certainly not challenge or provoke a magnate of Robert Beaumont's stature.
EP
modal
present
[ "3", "0", "1", "0", "3", "0", "1", "0" ]
``If I tread too presumptuously into sacred places, reprove me,'' entreated the earl, with the submissive sweetness of a brand-new novice. Precious little chance of that happening, thought Hugh, listening and observing with a pleasure that recalled to mind some of his earliest and most tentative exchanges with Brother Cadfael, dealing trick for trick and dart for dart, and feeling their way over small battlefields to a lasting friendship.</s>The prior might possibly suspect that he was being teased for he was no fool but he would certainly not challenge or provoke a magnate of Robert Beaumont's stature.</s>the prior was being teased
BNC-1136
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say
That day it all came out. Constanza tried to follow her out of the hotel-as she was very very upset, my grandmother-but Constanza was too late.
the grandmother died of moral shock
You could say that she died of... moral shock.
CI
modal
present
[ "3", "2", "1", "1", "-2", "1", "-2", "3" ]
That day it all came out. Constanza tried to follow her out of the hotel-as she was very very upset, my grandmother-but Constanza was too late.</s>You could say that she died of... moral shock.</s>the grandmother died of moral shock
BNC-1048
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know
B: Anyway, I dealt with two or three kids today that are going to end up where somebody making a decision what to do with them. A: Um, yeah, I guess that's not an easy solution. there's no easy solution for that. B: Uh-huh.
there is an easy solution
I don't know that there is an easy solution,
negation
present
[ "-2", "-1", "0", "-2", "0", "-2", "-3", "-3", "-3" ]
B: Anyway, I dealt with two or three kids today that are going to end up where somebody making a decision what to do with them. A: Um, yeah, I guess that's not an easy solution. there's no easy solution for that. B: Uh-huh. </s>I don't know that there is an easy solution,</s>there is an easy solution
SWBD-309
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A1945USNZHTROX
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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
[ "2", "1", "1", "3", "3", "2", "3", "3" ]
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
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think
A: But, uh, my only complaint is I really don't enough time to look at the articles every day and go through a paper, you know, exhaust the details. So that's why I concentrate on weekly magazines. B: Do you think that the weekly magazines provide you with as much detail information as you'd like? A: Well, yes.
he has the time to really become a student in every article
I don't think I have the time to really become a student in every article.
negation
present
[ "-2", "-1", "-3", "-3", "-2", "1", "-3", "-2", "-1", "-3" ]
A: But, uh, my only complaint is I really don't enough time to look at the articles every day and go through a paper, you know, exhaust the details. So that's why I concentrate on weekly magazines. B: Do you think that the weekly magazines provide you with as much detail information as you'd like? A: Well, yes.</s>I don't think I have the time to really become a student in every article.</s>he has the time to really become a student in every article
SWBD-111
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notice
It - the tractor, the boys and the bulbs in the earth - knew she had chosen for them and was coming back to them. Of course there was still love, there was healthy, growing love and its name was called Work.
falling in love had happened
She had fallen in love with it so slowly and gently and sweetly that she had never noticed it had happened.
negation
past
[ "3", "-2", "1", "2", "2", "3", "2", "3" ]
It - the tractor, the boys and the bulbs in the earth - knew she had chosen for them and was coming back to them. Of course there was still love, there was healthy, growing love and its name was called Work.</s>She had fallen in love with it so slowly and gently and sweetly that she had never noticed it had happened.</s>falling in love had happened
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pretend
During this interlude, Charlotte reminded herself of the different bluffs and deceptions each was practising. Would Natasha admit she had known of Maurice's plan from the outset?
Natasha had never known anything about the letters
Or would she pretend she had never known anything about the letters?
question
future
[ "-3", "2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "0", "-3", "-3" ]
During this interlude, Charlotte reminded herself of the different bluffs and deceptions each was practising. Would Natasha admit she had known of Maurice's plan from the outset?</s>Or would she pretend she had never known anything about the letters?</s>Natasha had never known anything about the letters
BNC-2453
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think
B: And, uh, I was ready to get rid of it two months after I bought it, A: Uh-huh. B: uh, so I shopped around,
she wanted to pay the amount of money
and if I had thought I, uh, wanted to pay the amount of money, I probably would have gone with, uh, uh, an Accord or even a Civic, or something comparable from Nissan or Toyota,
conditional
past
[ "1", "-3", "2", "3", "2", "-2", "0", "-3" ]
B: And, uh, I was ready to get rid of it two months after I bought it, A: Uh-huh. B: uh, so I shopped around,</s>and if I had thought I, uh, wanted to pay the amount of money, I probably would have gone with, uh, uh, an Accord or even a Civic, or something comparable from Nissan or Toyota,</s>she wanted to pay the amount of money
SWBD-3
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3
33
3RSBJ6YZECVWTXIE1EP6UTF043COFB
find
That's why he's locked up. I don't want him to know we 've got divers aboard and I especially don't want him to see me taking off with divers in the general direction of the Delos.
there was no spare tank
If we find that there was no spare tank we shall have to keep an even closer eye on him.
conditional
future
[ "0", "0", "0", "1", "0", "0", "0", "0" ]
That's why he's locked up. I don't want him to know we 've got divers aboard and I especially don't want him to see me taking off with divers in the general direction of the Delos.</s>If we find that there was no spare tank we shall have to keep an even closer eye on him.</s>there was no spare tank
BNC-92
5,248
A1945USNZHTROX
1
11
3XH7ZM9YX2ZQP0JHQK6IESYUCS1R9V
notice
``Black and White Danish Dairy! Nothing near as tasty and tender as our...'' and, her mouth overflowing with steak, beans and croquette potato, Mitzi named an Austrian breed Elisabeth had never heard of (and did not imagine she would need to remember for future use).
Elisabeth was not replying
``I like my steak burnt to a cinder on the outside and blood red and juicy at its heart...'' Absorbed by loving considerations of her tastes Mitzi did not notice that Elisabeth was not replying and her attention was drawn to her companion only when the peculiar noise of the latter's choking was sounding right round the Hall.
negation
present
[ "3", "3", "3", "2", "3", "0", "-2", "3" ]
``Black and White Danish Dairy! Nothing near as tasty and tender as our...'' and, her mouth overflowing with steak, beans and croquette potato, Mitzi named an Austrian breed Elisabeth had never heard of (and did not imagine she would need to remember for future use).</s>``I like my steak burnt to a cinder on the outside and blood red and juicy at its heart...'' Absorbed by loving considerations of her tastes Mitzi did not notice that Elisabeth was not replying and her attention was drawn to her companion only when the peculiar noise of the latter's choking was sounding right round the Hall.</s>Elisabeth was not replying
BNC-1681
1,973
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
32ZCLEW0BZPUJZGBZ4T6YRCIBD4JP5
think
A: but, it was interesting to, I don't know if they're making them better or not, it's hard to say. I think they more of their parts plastic, which, you know, makes things break easier, but I think the technology is better. B: I think technology is better, I'm not sure. I think you've got a good point with the plastic and that. A: About quality. B:
things are being made better
I don't think necessarily that, things are being made better uh, you know,
negation
present
[ "-3", "-2", "-1", "-1", "-3", "-2", "2", "-3" ]
A: but, it was interesting to, I don't know if they're making them better or not, it's hard to say. I think they more of their parts plastic, which, you know, makes things break easier, but I think the technology is better. B: I think technology is better, I'm not sure. I think you've got a good point with the plastic and that. A: About quality. B:</s>I don't think necessarily that, things are being made better uh, you know,</s>things are being made better
SWBD-379
8,372
A1945USNZHTROX
2
22
3CVBMEMMXBL9MNHLFIW4MS5IUS77HS
pretend
His flat was on the top floor. Underneath was a dentist and on the ground floor an estate agent.
Miriam was visiting the dentist
They had arranged between themselves that if by chance Miriam was seen entering the house by day she could always pretend she was visiting the dentist.
AB
modal
future
[ "-3", "-3", "-3", "-3", "-3", "-2", "-3", "-3", "-3" ]
His flat was on the top floor. Underneath was a dentist and on the ground floor an estate agent.</s>They had arranged between themselves that if by chance Miriam was seen entering the house by day she could always pretend she was visiting the dentist.</s>Miriam was visiting the dentist
BNC-917
5,243
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3Q2T3FD0ONDDDIH9439R1G1YAB1M3U
think
B: Okay. Uh, generally I get, uh, you know, most of my news, uh, in the, you know, weekly magazines like TIME, Newsweek and, uh, US News and World Report. with occasional smatterings of, uh, you know, THE Wall Street Journal and, of course, the local paper. B: Uh-huh. A: But, uh, my only complaint is I really don't enough time to look at the articles every day and go through a paper, you know, exhaust the details. So that's why I concentrate on weekly magazines. B:
the weekly magazines provide speaker A with as much detail information as she'd like
Do you think that the weekly magazines provide you with as much detail information as you'd like?
question
present
[ "0", "-1", "0", "0", "0", "0", "0", "-1", "0" ]
B: Okay. Uh, generally I get, uh, you know, most of my news, uh, in the, you know, weekly magazines like TIME, Newsweek and, uh, US News and World Report. with occasional smatterings of, uh, you know, THE Wall Street Journal and, of course, the local paper. B: Uh-huh. A: But, uh, my only complaint is I really don't enough time to look at the articles every day and go through a paper, you know, exhaust the details. So that's why I concentrate on weekly magazines. B:</s>Do you think that the weekly magazines provide you with as much detail information as you'd like?</s>the weekly magazines provide speaker A with as much detail information as she'd like
SWBD-444
9,061
A1945USNZHTROX
0
00
3L4YG5VW9NX8RGDTKZG0VZ0GSAUDDX
believe
B: I don't know how my parents did it. A: Yeah. B: I mean, there were five of us and I don't recall, you know, wanting anything in particular. Uh, but I don't know how my father did it. He worked at a truck line and he just didn't make that kind of money with five children. But we did okay. We had a house and a home and, but now, my wife and I both work
he and his wife have as much as his parents did
and I don't believe we have as much as my parents did.
negation
present
[ "-2", "-3", "-3", "-1", "-2", "-3", "-3", "-2", "-3" ]
B: I don't know how my parents did it. A: Yeah. B: I mean, there were five of us and I don't recall, you know, wanting anything in particular. Uh, but I don't know how my father did it. He worked at a truck line and he just didn't make that kind of money with five children. But we did okay. We had a house and a home and, but now, my wife and I both work</s>and I don't believe we have as much as my parents did.</s>he and his wife have as much as his parents did
SWBD-103
5,479
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3KWGG5KP6J71QIDSXWKSUJ5SGOAMCO
realize
B: I'm sorry. B: Well, I'm in Texas. I just assumed that I had, this is the first call I've done, A: Uh-huh. B:
they were going to reach out to people from all over the country
and, I didn't realize that they were going to reach out to people from, all over the country.
negation
present
[ "2", "-1", "-2", "2", "-1", "-1", "1", "0", "-3", "1" ]
B: I'm sorry. B: Well, I'm in Texas. I just assumed that I had, this is the first call I've done, A: Uh-huh. B:</s>and, I didn't realize that they were going to reach out to people from, all over the country.</s>they were going to reach out to people from all over the country
SWBD-358
8,175
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3KTCJ4SCVG6H3F3UHZV8DNM18R21MS
find
``Funny that the met people should get it so wrong.'' Outside the flight deck, a wisp of white flicked past the black window.
Delaney was suspicious about the meteorological report
Why did Delaney suddenly find he was suspicious about the meteorological report?
question
present
[ "3", "0", "2", "3", "3", "3", "2", "2", "2" ]
``Funny that the met people should get it so wrong.'' Outside the flight deck, a wisp of white flicked past the black window.</s>Why did Delaney suddenly find he was suspicious about the meteorological report?</s>Delaney was suspicious about the meteorological report
BNC-2239
2,913
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
311HQEI8RSLVD8HFL42BMZ9NQHF7Z7
hope
The woman paused and stared at her suspiciously. ``If the constable is coming anyway what have I to lose by giving you a good pasting and throwing the boots in the canal?''
Hari's nervousness didn't show
``A great deal '' Hari spoke with more confidence than she felt indeed she was trembling inside and she could only hope her nervousness didn't show.
AB
modal
present
[ "0", "0", "0", "3", "1", "2", "0", "0", "0" ]
The woman paused and stared at her suspiciously. ``If the constable is coming anyway what have I to lose by giving you a good pasting and throwing the boots in the canal?''</s>``A great deal '' Hari spoke with more confidence than she felt indeed she was trembling inside and she could only hope her nervousness didn't show.</s>Hari's nervousness didn't show
BNC-751
4,670
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
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
[ "3", "2", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3" ]
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
2,319
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3W0KKJIARRE4ORNCV8R7DKH5XRGK8R
think
He pulled occasionally, his arms tiring. Conker slowed a little, but the branches were coming too fast, he had to lean right forward and couldn't use his hands.
Conker could jump the gate
He remembered the gate at the end of the track had time to hope it was open because he didn't think Conker could jump it.
negation
present
[ "-3", "-1", "-3", "2", "-2", "-1", "-2", "-2" ]
He pulled occasionally, his arms tiring. Conker slowed a little, but the branches were coming too fast, he had to lean right forward and couldn't use his hands.</s>He remembered the gate at the end of the track had time to hope it was open because he didn't think Conker could jump it.</s>Conker could jump the gate
BNC-2027
2,590
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3RSBJ6YZECVWTXIE1EP6UTF043COFB
suppose
He had only to say he admired Grace Bird's fortitude and instantly her chin stiffened with resolve. He had but to comment favourably on the kittenish qualities of Babs Osborne for her to curl up as best she could on the plush seat beside him, her thumb in her mouth.
the difference between folly and wisdom had anything to do with either age or youth
Twenty-four hours later he admonished Babs for over-stressing the little-girl aspect of Cleopatra pointing out that childishness of character was not a question of years and that she was mistaken if she supposed the difference between folly and wisdom had anything to do with either age or youth.
conditional
present
[ "-1", "-3", "-3", "2", "-2", "-2", "-3", "-2" ]
He had only to say he admired Grace Bird's fortitude and instantly her chin stiffened with resolve. He had but to comment favourably on the kittenish qualities of Babs Osborne for her to curl up as best she could on the plush seat beside him, her thumb in her mouth.</s>Twenty-four hours later he admonished Babs for over-stressing the little-girl aspect of Cleopatra pointing out that childishness of character was not a question of years and that she was mistaken if she supposed the difference between folly and wisdom had anything to do with either age or youth.</s>the difference between folly and wisdom had anything to do with either age or youth
BNC-403
3,752
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3JMNNNO3B19KXCF44519R4YXY16W2B
suggest
Fernando drew away from her and Ruth scrambled to her feet, smoothing the creases from her dress. While he shook out the blanket and brushed down his trousers Ruth turned her pinched face towards the sea.
Fernando and Ruth join hands and spurt to the cliff-edge
She loved him so very much that if he suggested they take hands and spurt to the cliff-edge and plunge off the edge together like lovesick lemmings she would do it.
conditional
present
[ "0", "-2", "3", "-2", "3", "-3", "-2", "-3" ]
Fernando drew away from her and Ruth scrambled to her feet, smoothing the creases from her dress. While he shook out the blanket and brushed down his trousers Ruth turned her pinched face towards the sea.</s>She loved him so very much that if he suggested they take hands and spurt to the cliff-edge and plunge off the edge together like lovesick lemmings she would do it.</s>Fernando and Ruth join hands and spurt to the cliff-edge
BNC-396
3,721
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3KWGG5KP6J71QIDSXWKSUJ5SGOAMCO
say
A: It's depressing. B: Uh-huh, it is, and you know, you don't spi-, well. Speaking for myself I don't sleep as well, when I am not exercising, and uh, it's harder to get out of bed in the morning and all kinds of stuff, your body just gets used to it. Yeah, I don't particularly enjoy it. Well I used to lift weights an awful lot, and stuff like that. I do enjoy riding bike,
he really enjoyed working out and lifting all that much
but as far as the working out and lifting and things like that. Uh, I can't say I really enjoyed it all that much,
AB
negation
present
[ "-2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-3", "-2", "-3", "-3", "-3" ]
A: It's depressing. B: Uh-huh, it is, and you know, you don't spi-, well. Speaking for myself I don't sleep as well, when I am not exercising, and uh, it's harder to get out of bed in the morning and all kinds of stuff, your body just gets used to it. Yeah, I don't particularly enjoy it. Well I used to lift weights an awful lot, and stuff like that. I do enjoy riding bike,</s>but as far as the working out and lifting and things like that. Uh, I can't say I really enjoyed it all that much,</s>he really enjoyed working out and lifting all that much
SWBD-46
9,234
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3ULIZ0H1VAAJV8IOP0EMWLBFMXG51C
say
Stan was running a business and needed funds to buy stock and time to work on new finds. The price proposed was on the open market and Stuttgart was happy to offer it.
compared to the prices paid for works of art $180 000 is a modest sum for a unique creature - the oldest reptile on earth
Some might say that compared to the prices paid for works of art $180 000 is a modest sum for a unique creature - the oldest reptile on earth.
EP
modal
present
[ "1", "0", "0", "3", "0", "3", "1", "3" ]
Stan was running a business and needed funds to buy stock and time to work on new finds. The price proposed was on the open market and Stuttgart was happy to offer it.</s>Some might say that compared to the prices paid for works of art $180 000 is a modest sum for a unique creature - the oldest reptile on earth.</s>compared to the prices paid for works of art $180 000 is a modest sum for a unique creature - the oldest reptile on earth
BNC-1014
69
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
311HQEI8RSLVD8HFL42BMZ9NQHF7Z7
tell
Imagine if, for instance, we could get him standing up in public, get him photographed, on newsreel, all around the world, saying that we were fighting a just war, that Hitler was insane, that we had to win. Imagine him appealing to America to come in quickly, fight the good fight with us, shoulder to shoulder.
Hitler was going to turn against the Russians
Imagine if he told the Russians that Hitler was going to turn against them soon.
conditional
past
[ "1", "1", "0", "0", "3", "1", "3", "0", "2" ]
Imagine if, for instance, we could get him standing up in public, get him photographed, on newsreel, all around the world, saying that we were fighting a just war, that Hitler was insane, that we had to win. Imagine him appealing to America to come in quickly, fight the good fight with us, shoulder to shoulder.</s>Imagine if he told the Russians that Hitler was going to turn against them soon.</s>Hitler was going to turn against the Russians
BNC-426
3,830
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3RSBJ6YZECVWTXIE1EP6UTF043COFB
notice
And, such is trust, they went on seeing it after it had gone, for by now they were used to the constant and bewildering ebb and flow of Stevenson money. Each banker took it to be part of some Brand strategy of which he was privileged to see, and be entrusted with, but a small portion.
there was now more ebb than flow
They did not notice that there was now more ebb than flow.
negation
present
[ "2", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "2" ]
And, such is trust, they went on seeing it after it had gone, for by now they were used to the constant and bewildering ebb and flow of Stevenson money. Each banker took it to be part of some Brand strategy of which he was privileged to see, and be entrusted with, but a small portion.</s>They did not notice that there was now more ebb than flow.</s>there was now more ebb than flow
BNC-1677
1,952
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3W0KKJIARRE4ORNCV8R7DKH5XRGK8R
believe
Just knowing they are there in the bag is as comforting as Victor finds his cheroots. I can already feel the shape of one resting in my palm.
his first finger has threaded through the trigger-guard
I could believe my first finger has threaded through the trigger-guard.
AB
modal
present
[ "1", "3", "1", "3", "2", "2", "0", "3" ]
Just knowing they are there in the bag is as comforting as Victor finds his cheroots. I can already feel the shape of one resting in my palm.</s>I could believe my first finger has threaded through the trigger-guard.</s>his first finger has threaded through the trigger-guard
BNC-618
4,310
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3ZQX1VYFTDANEI8RT0J0K1YEHY28OF
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
[ "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "1" ]
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
4,424
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3RSBJ6YZECVWTXIE1EP6UTF043COFB
see
Biddy was right. In London, I did some serious thinking.
his character had not improved since he had heard about his expectations
I could see that my character had not improved since I had heard about my expectations.
AB
modal
present
[ "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3" ]
Biddy was right. In London, I did some serious thinking.</s>I could see that my character had not improved since I had heard about my expectations.</s>his character had not improved since he had heard about his expectations
BNC-1099
368
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3VI0PC2ZAYPDTJ9Z18VS00F7870OXS
notice
``What do you mean she disappeared?''
Karel was repeating himself
It was a measure of his upset that Karel didn't even notice he was repeating himself.
negation
present
[ "3", "3", "0", "2", "3", "3", "3", "3", "2" ]
``What do you mean she disappeared?''</s>It was a measure of his upset that Karel didn't even notice he was repeating himself.</s>Karel was repeating himself
BNC-1688
1,991
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3AJA9FLWSC3MXB7B3JC1AWJEWSIFIC
think
B: Well, that's the same thing that I did. I hope I'll be able to do the same with grandchildren. A: I think that once you do that, your children kind of develop the same attitudes. At least my daughters have. They try to teach theirs not to get into things instead of having to put everything up. So it's worked pretty well. There's,
something has been broken
I don't really think anything's been broken.
negation
present
[ "-3", "-3", "0", "-2", "2", "-2", "-2", "-2" ]
B: Well, that's the same thing that I did. I hope I'll be able to do the same with grandchildren. A: I think that once you do that, your children kind of develop the same attitudes. At least my daughters have. They try to teach theirs not to get into things instead of having to put everything up. So it's worked pretty well. There's,</s>I don't really think anything's been broken.</s>something has been broken
SWBD-235
6,864
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
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
[ "-1", "2", "3", "1", "2", "-1", "1", "1" ]
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
4,271
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3AJA9FLWSC3MXB7B3JC1AWJEWSIFIC
think
A: Well what did you think of Reagan as a president? B: I just thought he was really inept. I don't think he did anything at all. they just kind of sat him up there like a puppet and the people that were, A:
Reagan won from Carter because of the hostages that were held at that time
Do you think he won from Carter because of um, the hostages that were held at that time?
question
present
[ "0", "1", "0", "0", "1", "0", "0", "0" ]
A: Well what did you think of Reagan as a president? B: I just thought he was really inept. I don't think he did anything at all. they just kind of sat him up there like a puppet and the people that were, A:</s>Do you think he won from Carter because of um, the hostages that were held at that time?</s>Reagan won from Carter because of the hostages that were held at that time
SWBD-412
8,729
A1945USNZHTROX
0
00
30EV7DWJTV0C4IT568V02E0PPE8Y6T
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
[ "3", "0", "0", "-3", "-2", "2", "0", "0" ]
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
BNC-88
5,108
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3KWGG5KP6J71QIDSXWKSUJ5SGOAMCO
think
A: They have to for international trade. B: Yeah. A: But, I guess it's easier to switch back and forth than it used to be, uh, because uh, of computers coming into everything. B: Uh-huh. Yeah,
switching back and forth is that big a deal
I don't think switching back and forth is that big a deal.
negation
present
[ "-2", "-2", "-3", "2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-3", "-2", "-3" ]
A: They have to for international trade. B: Yeah. A: But, I guess it's easier to switch back and forth than it used to be, uh, because uh, of computers coming into everything. B: Uh-huh. Yeah,</s>I don't think switching back and forth is that big a deal.</s>switching back and forth is that big a deal
SWBD-250
7,032
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
32ZCLEW0BZPUJZGBZ4T6YRCIBD4JP5
think
B: That's what I've heard too. Uh, A: It seems bizarre to me.
the worst thing that's happening in the modern world is television
I don't quite understand it, although I think probably the worst thing that's happening at least the modern world today, is television.
EP
modal
present
[ "2", "2", "3", "3", "3", "2", "3", "3" ]
B: That's what I've heard too. Uh, A: It seems bizarre to me.</s>I don't quite understand it, although I think probably the worst thing that's happening at least the modern world today, is television.</s>the worst thing that's happening in the modern world is television
SWBD-30
7,560
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
33Q5P9PUSPR1PPCBCLAM2L11RS6CZ5
say
I was very surprised by all this.
she was going too
Holmes had told Stapleton that he would return to London but he had not said that I was going too.
negation
past
[ "-3", "2", "0", "0", "-1", "1", "-2", "2" ]
I was very surprised by all this.</s>Holmes had told Stapleton that he would return to London but he had not said that I was going too.</s>she was going too
BNC-1771
2,145
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3D0LPO3EAB42TOZ964HUJEMGADUOYY
feel
Fenna had become too powerful. Maggie did not want to be a crazy person.
Maggie was travelling in territory stranger than the night caves that were Fenna's home
She wanted now at any price to be able to sit in the rooms of young women who could be her friends and not feel that she was travelling in territory stranger than the night caves that were Fenna's home.
negation
present
[ "0", "1", "3", "0", "-1", "3", "2", "2" ]
Fenna had become too powerful. Maggie did not want to be a crazy person.</s>She wanted now at any price to be able to sit in the rooms of young women who could be her friends and not feel that she was travelling in territory stranger than the night caves that were Fenna's home.</s>Maggie was travelling in territory stranger than the night caves that were Fenna's home
BNC-1375
1,165
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3AJA9FLWSC3MXB7B3JC1AWJEWSIFIC
feel
A: But, uh, B: Okay. Uh, uh, I've had one or two American cars I think, and they were okay. I had a Pontiac once and I never had a problem with it, but, uh, my mother had a Dodge at one point and I had driven it a few times
she would buy a Dodge
and I really did not feel that I would buy a Dodge just from,
negation
past
[ "-2", "-2", "-2", "-3", "-2", "-3", "-2", "-3" ]
A: But, uh, B: Okay. Uh, uh, I've had one or two American cars I think, and they were okay. I had a Pontiac once and I never had a problem with it, but, uh, my mother had a Dodge at one point and I had driven it a few times</s>and I really did not feel that I would buy a Dodge just from,</s>she would buy a Dodge
SWBD-221
6,726
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3LOJFQ4BOXKG5MJ3CG2NZCV68KEKD2
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
[ "0", "1", "1", "3", "0", "2", "0", "1" ]
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
BNC-1114
418
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3JGHED38EDWV8I7API0S8S0LKPSY7S
hope
``I hope you are settling down and the cat is well.'' This was a lie.
the cat was well
She did not hope the cat was well.
negation
past
[ "0", "0", "0", "-3", "0", "0", "0", "0", "0" ]
``I hope you are settling down and the cat is well.'' This was a lie.</s>She did not hope the cat was well.</s>the cat was well
BNC-1458
1,344
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
33N1S8XHHMQH2M2DWOL2LPIARVBZ12
know
A: Is, uh, kind of fun. It's best done when you have leisure time and I had more of that in my childhood days than I have now. And I grew up in an area that, uh, was just a few feet from a rather large lake, and a few more miles from that was a even larger lake and we had a variety of boats at our disposal. Uh, I worked for a camp for a number of years. My father was on staff there, and we had every kind of things from canoes to paddle boats, sailboats, speedboats, you name it, they had it and we did a lot of, water sports. But I think, uh, the thing I liked the best was, uh, we spent about a summer couple of guys, uh, restored an old wooden boat that was built back in the mid-thirties and got a new canvas sail for it and had a real big old four- foot center board that went down in the middle to keep you upright when the waves, or the wind came from the side and we got that thing in the water and had a real good time with it. If you ever got it dumped over, though, it was a mess to get back up. It wasn't like the newer ones that have nice chambers that keep it afloat or keep it, uh, upright again. This one you had to work with. You get out of the water again and get it upright. And, uh, sailing was kind of nice to learn the maneuvers you had to make to work your way down a lake or work back up against the wind, as it were, tacking back and forth and, uh, more than once we'd get out there on a really stormy day and, uh, the storm or the wind was due to the front blowing and as soon as the front came over, it was calm. So you're out in the middle of nowhere with a paddle and you paddle your way back in and hope it doesn't start raining on you right away. And that didn't always work. We oftentimes got wet. But, uh, it's a nice hobby to have. Nowadays I don't think I could afford the boat or the time, nor do we live that close to a lake anymore, so things change, I guess. What are your memories of boating, or current, B: Uh, about the only memories that I have of boating, uh, my husband's family had a motor boat, uh, when we got engaged and they took us out on the lake several times. And, uh, I really did enjoy that.
she ever learned to drive the motor boat
I don't know that I ever learned to drive it or anything,
negation
present
[ "-2", "-2", "-3", "-2", "3", "-3", "-3", "-3", "-3", "-2", "1" ]
A: Is, uh, kind of fun. It's best done when you have leisure time and I had more of that in my childhood days than I have now. And I grew up in an area that, uh, was just a few feet from a rather large lake, and a few more miles from that was a even larger lake and we had a variety of boats at our disposal. Uh, I worked for a camp for a number of years. My father was on staff there, and we had every kind of things from canoes to paddle boats, sailboats, speedboats, you name it, they had it and we did a lot of, water sports. But I think, uh, the thing I liked the best was, uh, we spent about a summer couple of guys, uh, restored an old wooden boat that was built back in the mid-thirties and got a new canvas sail for it and had a real big old four- foot center board that went down in the middle to keep you upright when the waves, or the wind came from the side and we got that thing in the water and had a real good time with it. If you ever got it dumped over, though, it was a mess to get back up. It wasn't like the newer ones that have nice chambers that keep it afloat or keep it, uh, upright again. This one you had to work with. You get out of the water again and get it upright. And, uh, sailing was kind of nice to learn the maneuvers you had to make to work your way down a lake or work back up against the wind, as it were, tacking back and forth and, uh, more than once we'd get out there on a really stormy day and, uh, the storm or the wind was due to the front blowing and as soon as the front came over, it was calm. So you're out in the middle of nowhere with a paddle and you paddle your way back in and hope it doesn't start raining on you right away. And that didn't always work. We oftentimes got wet. But, uh, it's a nice hobby to have. Nowadays I don't think I could afford the boat or the time, nor do we live that close to a lake anymore, so things change, I guess. What are your memories of boating, or current, B: Uh, about the only memories that I have of boating, uh, my husband's family had a motor boat, uh, when we got engaged and they took us out on the lake several times. And, uh, I really did enjoy that.</s>I don't know that I ever learned to drive it or anything,</s>she ever learned to drive the motor boat
SWBD-246
6,979
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
366FYU4PTGULXSX38BD75UDR8WFKEV
notice
``Perhaps,'' said Neil. ``Her name is Maybelle Foy - Stair says that she is not very pretty, but is enormously rich.''
McAllister had gone very still
For once Dr Neil engrossed in drinking his coffee did not notice that McAllister had gone very still.
negation
present
[ "3", "3", "-3", "2", "3", "0", "3", "3" ]
``Perhaps,'' said Neil. ``Her name is Maybelle Foy - Stair says that she is not very pretty, but is enormously rich.''</s>For once Dr Neil engrossed in drinking his coffee did not notice that McAllister had gone very still.</s>McAllister had gone very still
BNC-1661
1,869
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3X55NP42EOLJYLEMWJ1JIKVTFG8P3P
think
B: Yeah, it isn't, there is not much out there that is fair, that's for sure. A: Right. B: Huh. I will agree to that. A:
speaker B's taxes in Wisconsin are pretty high
I think your taxes in Wisconsin are pretty high. if I am not mistaken, aren't they?
question
present
[ "1", "2", "2", "1", "2", "0", "0", "1", "0", "0" ]
B: Yeah, it isn't, there is not much out there that is fair, that's for sure. A: Right. B: Huh. I will agree to that. A:</s>I think your taxes in Wisconsin are pretty high. if I am not mistaken, aren't they?</s>speaker B's taxes in Wisconsin are pretty high
SWBD-424
8,855
A1945USNZHTROX
2
22
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
[ "-3", "-3", "-3", "-3", "-2", "3", "-3", "-3", "-3" ]
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
4,819
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3W0KKJIARRE4ORNCV8R7DKH5XRGK8R
suggest
There was more in this vein as they turned right, and Mungo realized for the first time that they were actually heading into the forest.
Mungo should enter the forest
Up to now he had been constantly aware of its dark presence encircling the village but nobody had ever suggested that he should enter it.
negation
past
[ "0", "-1", "-2", "0", "-3", "-1", "0", "-2" ]
There was more in this vein as they turned right, and Mungo realized for the first time that they were actually heading into the forest.</s>Up to now he had been constantly aware of its dark presence encircling the village but nobody had ever suggested that he should enter it.</s>Mungo should enter the forest
BNC-1881
2,286
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3D1TUISJWI5BGT41Y870WWKH2FFUI4
tell
By the next day we were ready to go to work. What tells me that this is right?
all the rest was wrong
What tells me that all the rest was wrong?
question
present
[ "1", "0", "0", "0", "0", "0", "3", "1" ]
By the next day we were ready to go to work. What tells me that this is right?</s>What tells me that all the rest was wrong?</s>all the rest was wrong
BNC-2615
3,438
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
32ZCLEW0BZPUJZGBZ4T6YRCIBD4JP5
think
A: and then once they do get elected, they don't have the power or the authority or the willingness to do those things that they promised, you know, beforehand. B: Right. A: You know, maybe it just wasn't possible at all in the first place, you know, like the no new taxes thing. You know, that's, uh, with the economy going the way it is and everything, that was nearly ridiculous thing to, even try to do. B: Yeah. Yeah.
he's going to have to worry about that next year
Well, I don't think he's going to have to worry about that next year.
negation
present
[ "-2", "-2", "-3", "-3", "-2", "-3", "-2", "-2" ]
A: and then once they do get elected, they don't have the power or the authority or the willingness to do those things that they promised, you know, beforehand. B: Right. A: You know, maybe it just wasn't possible at all in the first place, you know, like the no new taxes thing. You know, that's, uh, with the economy going the way it is and everything, that was nearly ridiculous thing to, even try to do. B: Yeah. Yeah.</s>Well, I don't think he's going to have to worry about that next year.</s>he's going to have to worry about that next year
SWBD-115
5,602
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3AC6MFV69KNS6XNRYDONDCYH4LVHZ5
tell
David had obviously always known and Julia had learned that, whatever feelings were churning around inside his mother's mind, it was vital for her that they remained private. David was holding the strings in a pattern Julia had never seen before.
David and his mother were approaching a crisis point
His face seemed to show nothing except benevolent interest but Julia could tell from the way that he was carrying his head and a certain tension in his body that they were approaching a crisis point.
AB
modal
present
[ "-1", "2", "2", "3", "2", "1", "3", "3" ]
David had obviously always known and Julia had learned that, whatever feelings were churning around inside his mother's mind, it was vital for her that they remained private. David was holding the strings in a pattern Julia had never seen before.</s>His face seemed to show nothing except benevolent interest but Julia could tell from the way that he was carrying his head and a certain tension in his body that they were approaching a crisis point.</s>David and his mother were approaching a crisis point
BNC-1146
589
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3EGKVCRQFWXIAUA02ZC8DUMH7DSYBN
think
B: Yeah, I think that, um, in the future, um, the family unit as it once was known, is going to be nonexistent. what do you think? A: About? B: That as far as
there's going to still be a family unit
do you think there's going to be still a family unit
question
present
[ "-2", "1", "-1", "0", "0", "2", "-2", "-2", "0", "0" ]
B: Yeah, I think that, um, in the future, um, the family unit as it once was known, is going to be nonexistent. what do you think? A: About? B: That as far as</s>do you think there's going to be still a family unit</s>there's going to still be a family unit
SWBD-448
9,106
A1945USNZHTROX
0
00
3R16PJFTS3W35Q0AJ51UW810V7W4KK
think
The shadow was in the form of a vast spaceship resting near ours, and the last thing it looked was shadowy. The surface was gleaming with pure white and even purer gold.
no meteor shower no space dust had ever touched that brilliance
You might have thought that no meteor shower no space dust had ever touched that brilliance.
CI
modal
present
[ "1", "3", "-3", "-1", "3", "-2", "0", "0" ]
The shadow was in the form of a vast spaceship resting near ours, and the last thing it looked was shadowy. The surface was gleaming with pure white and even purer gold.</s>You might have thought that no meteor shower no space dust had ever touched that brilliance.</s>no meteor shower no space dust had ever touched that brilliance
BNC-1292
1,006
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3AJA9FLWSC3MXB7B3JC1AWJEWSIFIC
realize
B: Schwartzkopf knew what had to be done and it's too bad that he just didn't have the ability just to do it, you know, uh, the go ahead to do it. A: Yeah. B: Because he had the fu-, he knew what was going to happen, more than any of us.
it was going to make such a mess
Because I didn't realize that, um, it was going to make such a mess.
negation
past
[ "2", "0", "-1", "-2", "-3", "-2", "-2", "-3" ]
B: Schwartzkopf knew what had to be done and it's too bad that he just didn't have the ability just to do it, you know, uh, the go ahead to do it. A: Yeah. B: Because he had the fu-, he knew what was going to happen, more than any of us.</s>Because I didn't realize that, um, it was going to make such a mess.</s>it was going to make such a mess
SWBD-136
5,819
A1945USNZHTROX
-2
6-2
311HQEI8RSLVD8HFL42BMZ9NQHF7Z7
imagine
Juliet drew in her breath as she gazed at it. She had always imagined Nigel's home to be large, but this was immense!
publishers could be as wealthy as this
She never imagined publishers could be as wealthy as this!
negation
past
[ "2", "3", "-3", "0", "2", "0", "-1", "1", "-2" ]
Juliet drew in her breath as she gazed at it. She had always imagined Nigel's home to be large, but this was immense!</s>She never imagined publishers could be as wealthy as this!</s>publishers could be as wealthy as this
BNC-1473
1,401
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
311HQEI8RSLVD8HFL42BMZ9NQHF7Z7
hear
He knew he could never talk himself straight with you. He obviously knew something about Mahoney's blackmail racket, and figured the girl would be in on it.
Mahoney had a chance
He probably heard on the radio that Mahoney had a chance so he took a stroll round to the hospital and finished him off.
EP
modal
past
[ "2", "2", "3", "2", "0", "0", "3", "3", "2" ]
He knew he could never talk himself straight with you. He obviously knew something about Mahoney's blackmail racket, and figured the girl would be in on it.</s>He probably heard on the radio that Mahoney had a chance so he took a stroll round to the hospital and finished him off.</s>Mahoney had a chance
BNC-733
4,632
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3AC6MFV69KNS6XNRYDONDCYH4LVHZ5
say
How do you know? she was going to ask, but his smile was answer enough.
there was going to be a vacancy
If DeVore said there was going to be a vacancy there would be a vacancy.
conditional
present
[ "0", "3", "2", "3", "2", "1", "3", "3" ]
How do you know? she was going to ask, but his smile was answer enough.</s>If DeVore said there was going to be a vacancy there would be a vacancy.</s>there was going to be a vacancy
BNC-297
3,529
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3KTCJ4SCVG6H3F3UHZV8DNM18R21MS
believe
He's got a bee in his bonnet about keeping them out of remand homes and prison. I'm not against that, but you can't leave young thugs loose to go round terrorising honest folk.
young people should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong
As far as I can make out Deanes doesn't believe that young people should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong.
negation
present
[ "0", "2", "3", "1", "3", "0", "3", "-1", "-1" ]
He's got a bee in his bonnet about keeping them out of remand homes and prison. I'm not against that, but you can't leave young thugs loose to go round terrorising honest folk.</s>As far as I can make out Deanes doesn't believe that young people should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong.</s>young people should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong
BNC-1323
1,092
A1945USNZHTROX
-1
5-1
33N1S8XHHMQH2M2DWOL2LPIANVJZ16
think
``She caught a fever in the village. Benedict had it, too.''
Isabel wanted to live
But I don't think Isabel wanted to live.
negation
present
[ "-2", "-1", "-3", "-2", "-3", "-2", "-1", "1" ]
``She caught a fever in the village. Benedict had it, too.''</s>But I don't think Isabel wanted to live.</s>Isabel wanted to live
BNC-2124
2,743
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3LOJFQ4BOXKG5MJ3CG2NZCV68KEKD2
say
Some of them, like for instance the farm in Connecticut, are quite small. If I like a place I buy it.
buying places is a hobby
I guess you could say it's a hobby.
CI
modal
present
[ "2", "2", "2", "2", "1", "3", "1", "3" ]
Some of them, like for instance the farm in Connecticut, are quite small. If I like a place I buy it.</s>I guess you could say it's a hobby.</s>buying places is a hobby
BNC-1049
172
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3M4KL7H8KVSFECI2UJORORPFIS2614
suspect
Ginny could only suppose that Ralph thought he was protecting her from a possible nuisance. Perhaps he thought British Council employees who received personal calls at work were instantly dismissed.
Peter Redburn intended to whisper obscenities in Ginny's ear
Perhaps he suspected that Peter Redburn intended to whisper obscenities in her ear.
EP
modal
present
[ "0", "1", "0", "0", "0", "-1", "3", "0" ]
Ginny could only suppose that Ralph thought he was protecting her from a possible nuisance. Perhaps he thought British Council employees who received personal calls at work were instantly dismissed.</s>Perhaps he suspected that Peter Redburn intended to whisper obscenities in her ear.</s>Peter Redburn intended to whisper obscenities in Ginny's ear
BNC-1132
505
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3P0I4CQYVYCY4J49R3Z6YH10Z5UOWZ
suggest
She was pouring a cup of tea when the solution came to her. As a member of the editorial collective of Fem Sap, it was part of her job to commission occasional articles.
Jamie should write something for Fem Sap
She could ring Jamie and suggest that he write something for it.
AB
modal
future
[ "0", "1", "2", "0", "3", "2", "3", "1", "1" ]
She was pouring a cup of tea when the solution came to her. As a member of the editorial collective of Fem Sap, it was part of her job to commission occasional articles.</s>She could ring Jamie and suggest that he write something for it.</s>Jamie should write something for Fem Sap
BNC-1111
410
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3FDWKV9VCN7XCCUSJN5SOPRYK21UMF
learn
He would be furious, of course, and rightly so. But, even if she could find the nerve to admit to her deception, she couldn't own up to a thing - Cara was depending on her!
Fabia had deceived Ven
Fabia was seated beside Ven in a taxi when she realised that furious would be an understatement for what Ven would be if he ever learned that she had not only deceived him but to add insult to injury allowed him believing her to be someone else to house her and feed her into the bargain.
conditional
future
[ "0", "2", "0", "2", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "-1", "3" ]
He would be furious, of course, and rightly so. But, even if she could find the nerve to admit to her deception, she couldn't own up to a thing - Cara was depending on her!</s>Fabia was seated beside Ven in a taxi when she realised that furious would be an understatement for what Ven would be if he ever learned that she had not only deceived him but to add insult to injury allowed him believing her to be someone else to house her and feed her into the bargain.</s>Fabia had deceived Ven
BNC-232
3,015
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3KQC8JMJGCXRL4GYD6TE9BT2PRTH37
tell
``It's not your day, is it, dear?'' ``No, but they 've got to be done, and Shirley's making the tea.''
Ianthe sometimes had to dust the books in the library
Ianthe had not told her mother that she sometimes had to dust the books in the library.
negation
past
[ "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3" ]
``It's not your day, is it, dear?'' ``No, but they 've got to be done, and Shirley's making the tea.''</s>Ianthe had not told her mother that she sometimes had to dust the books in the library.</s>Ianthe sometimes had to dust the books in the library
BNC-1963
2,406
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3EGKVCRQFWXIAUA02ZC8DUMH7DSYBN
know
B: Uh, do you feel that yours is invaded? A: Uh, no I wouldn't call it invading my privacy by any means. Uh, you know, I would, there's a lot of times though, uh, you get those calls you know, when you're sitting at home wanting to relax or whatnot and, you know, next thing you know, uh, someone calls and wants to sell you this or that and it's real hard to tell them, you know, that you're not interested. Or you do tell them you're not interested and they still keep asking you, you know, and keep badgering you about it, and that aggravates me.
someone could call that invading her privacy
But I don't know that you could call that invading my privacy
negation
present
[ "-2", "0", "-2", "-1", "-3", "-3", "1", "-1", "0", "-3" ]
B: Uh, do you feel that yours is invaded? A: Uh, no I wouldn't call it invading my privacy by any means. Uh, you know, I would, there's a lot of times though, uh, you get those calls you know, when you're sitting at home wanting to relax or whatnot and, you know, next thing you know, uh, someone calls and wants to sell you this or that and it's real hard to tell them, you know, that you're not interested. Or you do tell them you're not interested and they still keep asking you, you know, and keep badgering you about it, and that aggravates me.</s>But I don't know that you could call that invading my privacy</s>someone could call that invading her privacy
SWBD-215
6,659
A1945USNZHTROX
-3
4-3
3XH7ZM9YX2ZQP0JHQK6IESYUCS1R9V
notice
It was as if they realised that she was not for the rough and tumble of this world, like the aggressive women with shaggy hair styles who pushed their way through life thrusting their hard shopping baskets at defenceless men. The man who had offered the seat had seen Ianthe as a tall fragile-looking woman in a pretty blue hat that matched her eyes.
Ianthe's dark hair was touched with grey
He might also have noticed that her dark hair was touched with grey and that although she was not exactly smart there was a kind of elegance about her.
EP
modal
past
[ "1", "3", "3", "3", "2", "1", "3", "0" ]
It was as if they realised that she was not for the rough and tumble of this world, like the aggressive women with shaggy hair styles who pushed their way through life thrusting their hard shopping baskets at defenceless men. The man who had offered the seat had seen Ianthe as a tall fragile-looking woman in a pretty blue hat that matched her eyes.</s>He might also have noticed that her dark hair was touched with grey and that although she was not exactly smart there was a kind of elegance about her.</s>Ianthe's dark hair was touched with grey
BNC-901
5,193
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
32204AGAABHSFGSM8L0YS5IBTUHHGU
believe
His microphone whistled a little and Sally winced in embarrassment.
Sally's very own sister could be a part of this glittering performance
The first model appeared on the catwalk looking so glamorous so unbelievably chic that Sally could scarcely believe that her very own sister could be a part of this glittering performance.
AB
modal
present
[ "2", "3", "2", "2", "2", "2", "3", "1" ]
His microphone whistled a little and Sally winced in embarrassment.</s>The first model appeared on the catwalk looking so glamorous so unbelievably chic that Sally could scarcely believe that her very own sister could be a part of this glittering performance.</s>Sally's very own sister could be a part of this glittering performance
BNC-601
4,235
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
37PGLWGSJTBXDXZP4U3YQ9BJ0PMIK2
know
We start by assuming that the telephone call to Mrs. Bidwell and Lorrimer's death are connected. That means the call was made by the murderer or an accomplice.
Mr. Lorrimer's appointment had been cancelled
We 'll keep an open mind about the caller's sex until we get confirmation from Bidwell but it was probably a woman probably also someone who knew that old Mr. Lorrimer was expected to be in hospital yesterday and who didn't know that the appointment had been cancelled.
negation
present
[ "3", "3", "2", "0", "-1", "2", "3", "3", "3" ]
We start by assuming that the telephone call to Mrs. Bidwell and Lorrimer's death are connected. That means the call was made by the murderer or an accomplice.</s>We 'll keep an open mind about the caller's sex until we get confirmation from Bidwell but it was probably a woman probably also someone who knew that old Mr. Lorrimer was expected to be in hospital yesterday and who didn't know that the appointment had been cancelled.</s>Mr. Lorrimer's appointment had been cancelled
BNC-1541
1,603
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
37PGLWGSJTBXDXZP4U3YQ9BJ0PMIK2
tell
It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain for so long, but at last the doors of the Renault slammed and there was comparative silence. The engine was started up, revving violently as the car was turned round on the narrow road.
the car was being driven back up the hill towards Putna
John could tell that it was being driven back up the hill towards Putna.
AB
modal
present
[ "2", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "2", "3", "-1" ]
It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain for so long, but at last the doors of the Renault slammed and there was comparative silence. The engine was started up, revving violently as the car was turned round on the narrow road.</s>John could tell that it was being driven back up the hill towards Putna.</s>the car was being driven back up the hill towards Putna
BNC-1164
668
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
3TKXBROM5TF22DT7M93MPUB6L0MIJ3
guess
``It's your own silly fault,'' Claire said. ``You think people have nothing better to do than listen to you.''
he 'd get no sympathy from Claire
I might have guessed I 'd get no sympathy from Claire.
CI
modal
past
[ "3", "3", "2", "2", "3", "0", "1", "2", "2" ]
``It's your own silly fault,'' Claire said. ``You think people have nothing better to do than listen to you.''</s>I might have guessed I 'd get no sympathy from Claire.</s>he 'd get no sympathy from Claire
BNC-720
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think
A: I don't think it's done. I don't think we run it as a deterrent. I mean people say that, but, I mean, if it was really a deterrent, I mean I think like horse thieves in the old west, you know, they saw other horse thieves hanging by the necks every once in a while. B: Uh-huh. A: And if it was really seriously going to be a deterrent, I would think that it would be public.
it would be this private thing
I mean I don't think it would be this private thing because nobody ever sees it.
negation
present
[ "-1", "2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-3" ]
A: I don't think it's done. I don't think we run it as a deterrent. I mean people say that, but, I mean, if it was really a deterrent, I mean I think like horse thieves in the old west, you know, they saw other horse thieves hanging by the necks every once in a while. B: Uh-huh. A: And if it was really seriously going to be a deterrent, I would think that it would be public.</s>I mean I don't think it would be this private thing because nobody ever sees it.</s>it would be this private thing
SWBD-145
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A1945USNZHTROX
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think
A: Yeah, but that, doesn't mean, B: But that doesn't eliminate it, does it? A:
making laws will stop it
I don't think making laws will stop it.
negation
present
[ "-3", "-2", "-3", "-3", "-3", "-2", "-1", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-2" ]
A: Yeah, but that, doesn't mean, B: But that doesn't eliminate it, does it? A:</s>I don't think making laws will stop it.</s>making laws will stop it
SWBD-159
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A1945USNZHTROX
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notice
Anna looked at Peter again and said to herself in a guilty whisper, ``Will he become even more difficult?'' She wondered if a stranger could tell that he was difficult, just by looking at him.
resentment lay just under Peter's skin
Would such a person watching Peter now reading the prayers of Rite B in his level pleasant voice notice that resentment lay like his blood just under his skin because the life he had chosen had not turned out as he had expected it to?
question
present
[ "3", "2", "2", "1", "1", "3", "2", "2" ]
Anna looked at Peter again and said to herself in a guilty whisper, ``Will he become even more difficult?'' She wondered if a stranger could tell that he was difficult, just by looking at him.</s>Would such a person watching Peter now reading the prayers of Rite B in his level pleasant voice notice that resentment lay like his blood just under his skin because the life he had chosen had not turned out as he had expected it to?</s>resentment lay just under Peter's skin
BNC-2449
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A1945USNZHTROX
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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
[ "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3", "3" ]
``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
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A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
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think
A: so it's nice to get away. It's just amazing, how much you miss. B: Yeah, it, Yeah, it, yeah, it really is. I mean, I don't think I ever see the Little Dipper, you hear people talk about the Little Dipper. A: Huh. Uh-huh. B:
he sees it except when he goes out of the city
But I don't think I ever see it except when I go get out of the city and go camping in the desert or in the mountains.
negation
present
[ "-3", "3", "-2", "-2", "-2", "-2", "1", "0", "2", "3" ]
A: so it's nice to get away. It's just amazing, how much you miss. B: Yeah, it, Yeah, it, yeah, it really is. I mean, I don't think I ever see the Little Dipper, you hear people talk about the Little Dipper. A: Huh. Uh-huh. B:</s>But I don't think I ever see it except when I go get out of the city and go camping in the desert or in the mountains.</s>he sees it except when he goes out of the city
SWBD-193
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A1945USNZHTROX
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33
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decide
The marriage she had assumed naively would be the end of every serious relationship now seemed a very distant - if not unreachable - shore. Whereas Luke was very near, and the feelings he aroused in her were like an undertow, pulling her down.
Luke had waited long enough
If - when - he decided he had waited long enough she was far from certain what her response would be.
conditional
future
[ "-1", "-2", "-1", "-3", "1", "0", "0", "-1", "3" ]
The marriage she had assumed naively would be the end of every serious relationship now seemed a very distant - if not unreachable - shore. Whereas Luke was very near, and the feelings he aroused in her were like an undertow, pulling her down.</s>If - when - he decided he had waited long enough she was far from certain what her response would be.</s>Luke had waited long enough
BNC-48
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A1945USNZHTROX
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4-3
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know
Merrill dropped into her chair. That altercation with Luke had drained her.
Luke would never divulge his relationship with Elise
She might have known that he would never divulge his relationship with Elise.
CI
modal
past
[ "1", "2", "3", "2", "1", "3", "2", "2", "0" ]
Merrill dropped into her chair. That altercation with Luke had drained her.</s>She might have known that he would never divulge his relationship with Elise.</s>Luke would never divulge his relationship with Elise
BNC-810
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A1945USNZHTROX
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know
A: That's right, that's right. B: Uh, I don't have other than a reading and male perspective on the biological urges involved relative to being a mother or not. Uh, my sense is that I have very much an interest and had one in being a parent.
he felt himself necessarily encumbered with the necessity to have heirs
I don't know that I, uh, felt myself necessarily encumbered with the necessity to have heirs.
negation
present
[ "-2", "-1", "1", "0", "3", "2", "0", "0", "0", "2" ]
A: That's right, that's right. B: Uh, I don't have other than a reading and male perspective on the biological urges involved relative to being a mother or not. Uh, my sense is that I have very much an interest and had one in being a parent.</s>I don't know that I, uh, felt myself necessarily encumbered with the necessity to have heirs.</s>he felt himself necessarily encumbered with the necessity to have heirs
SWBD-247
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A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
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say
Some would say her hair is her finest feature, though Robyn herself secretly hankers after something more muted and malleable, hair that could be groomed and styled according to mood - drawn back in a severe bun like Simone de Beauvoir's, or allowed to fall to the shoulders in a Pre-Raphaelite cloud. As it is, there is not much she can do with her curls except, every now and again, crop them brutally short just to demonstrate how inadequately they represent her character.
the grey-green eyes are a little close-set
Her face is comely enough to take short hair though perfectionists might say that the grey-green eyes are a little close-set and the nose and chin are a centimetre longer than Robyn herself would have wished.
EP
modal
present
[ "2", "3", "2", "3", "0", "2", "-1", "0", "3" ]
Some would say her hair is her finest feature, though Robyn herself secretly hankers after something more muted and malleable, hair that could be groomed and styled according to mood - drawn back in a severe bun like Simone de Beauvoir's, or allowed to fall to the shoulders in a Pre-Raphaelite cloud. As it is, there is not much she can do with her curls except, every now and again, crop them brutally short just to demonstrate how inadequately they represent her character.</s>Her face is comely enough to take short hair though perfectionists might say that the grey-green eyes are a little close-set and the nose and chin are a centimetre longer than Robyn herself would have wished.</s>the grey-green eyes are a little close-set
BNC-1018
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A1945USNZHTROX
3
33
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find
By the time they returned, Ingrid had less than a week left, and she was becoming agitated. If British Naval Intelligence heard nothing from her, they 'd presume the Dane was hostile, and the raid would go ahead as planned.
the Dane was pro-British and being forced to collaborate
If she found he was pro-British and being forced to collaborate the Marine Commandoes would endeavour to get him out alive.
conditional
future
[ "3", "0", "0", "3", "0", "0", "3", "2" ]
By the time they returned, Ingrid had less than a week left, and she was becoming agitated. If British Naval Intelligence heard nothing from her, they 'd presume the Dane was hostile, and the raid would go ahead as planned.</s>If she found he was pro-British and being forced to collaborate the Marine Commandoes would endeavour to get him out alive.</s>the Dane was pro-British and being forced to collaborate
BNC-83
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A1945USNZHTROX
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think
A: Uh-huh. Yeah, but on the other hand, you know, if they would have had a hard time retaliating because you know, they wouldn't have been given access to the friend or foe codes. B: I see. A: through, you know, two enemies. B:
they got the codes from the U.S. already
Oh, you don't think they got the codes from the US already?
negation
present
[ "0", "1", "0", "1", "1", "0", "0", "1" ]
A: Uh-huh. Yeah, but on the other hand, you know, if they would have had a hard time retaliating because you know, they wouldn't have been given access to the friend or foe codes. B: I see. A: through, you know, two enemies. B:</s>Oh, you don't think they got the codes from the US already?</s>they got the codes from the U.S. already
SWBD-334
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A1945USNZHTROX
1
11
3KTCJ4SCVG6H3F3UHZV8DNM18R21MS
mean
Until I can persuade her to unbind me - or make contact with Mephistco and convince someone back at base to forgive me my trespasses just long enough to do an override - I am confined inside the plane of reflected light. But - hoo-ha!
he has to stay in one particular mirror
But - hoo-ha! - this does not mean I have to stay in one particular mirror.
negation
present
[ "-3", "0", "-3", "3", "-3", "-3", "-2", "-3", "-3" ]
Until I can persuade her to unbind me - or make contact with Mephistco and convince someone back at base to forgive me my trespasses just long enough to do an override - I am confined inside the plane of reflected light. But - hoo-ha!</s>But - hoo-ha! - this does not mean I have to stay in one particular mirror.</s>he has to stay in one particular mirror
BNC-1636
1,776
A1945USNZHTROX
3
33