Example sentences of "[prep] first all " in BNC.
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| 1 | You wonder that it should seem to me at first all illusion But how natural — It is true of me … very true … that I have not a high appreciation of what passes in the world under the name of love ; & that a distrust of the thing had grown to be a habit of mind with me when I knew you first . |
| 2 | At first all seemed to go well , and photographs were taken for inclusion in the annual report of cheerful and industrious moran wielding their instruments of labour . |
| 3 | This was chiefly because Mr Jones was absorbed with what he had read about ‘ problem children ’ being in desperate need of love and attention and at first all he wanted was professional guidance on how to give it more effectively . |
| 4 | At first all I could see was the hazy black outline of a jagged peak , little more than a shadow on the pallor of a dead calm sea , and then , as the air shimmered and danced and drew nearer , I could make out colours , mostly green . |
| 5 | At first all went well , and they were able to pass through Genappe despite the fugitives and baggage cluttering the town . |
| 6 | At first all criticism of the running of the war was muted and was aimed at measures rather than men . |
| 7 | At first all went well with the beetles . |
| 8 | So , at first all you get are stars . ’ |
| 9 | At first all the impetus came from Lady Amory while Sir John pursued other interests . |
| 10 | At first all went well ; the princess was fun as well as beautiful . |
| 11 | Immature at first all dark brown , when small size and tail shape and length distinguish from other dark vultures , becoming whiter with each successive moult over five years . |
| 12 | At first all that would come into it were moralising precepts about drink which he remembered from having to copy them as exercises when he was a student : I am told you go from street to street where everything stinks to the gods of alcohol . |
| 13 | At first all structures will be temporary — mobile homes and the like . |
| 14 | At first all refused and then Miss Knox agreed on condition her two friends would follow . |