Some of my students ...... (hope) I might deliver their classes next year as well.

The visitors ...... (hope) to speak with the owner of the house.

The hotel manager ...... (wish) to find everything in order, but his wife had made quite a mess out of his business while he was away on holiday.

The applicants ...... (wish) for a quick and easy interview.

My colleagues ...... (intend) to leave work a little earlier on Friday, but the supervisor stayed in late and they had to do so as well.

Our neighbour ...... (intend) to paint the new fence when it suddenly started to rain.

My brother ...... (always / dream) about becoming a pop singer, but he's never found the courage to perform on stage.

The vendor ...... (dream) about setting up his own shop, but he didn't have enough capital.

The construction workers ...... (want) to erect two more walls when the supervisor called it a night.

The lovely couple ...... (want) to go out and watch a lovely film at the cinema when it started to rain heavily.

My sister Theresa ...... (think) about buying a new blender, but when her washing machine broke down, she had to set priorities and go for a new washing machine.

The priest ...... (think) about singing himself, but he's got a sore throat so he couldn't possibly sing at all.