Example sentences of "[adj] [indef pn] [vb mod] [verb] to the " in BNC.

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1 It is an elegant structure of the local grey sandstone , with a balustrade and cornice , and was one of the works of the canal 's engineer John Rennie , one of the great exponents of stone bridges , though much of the credit for this one must go to the architect , Alexander Stevens .
2 I 've only got old ones an' this one will go to the pawnshop . ’
3 A few examples of recent projects undertaken in different parts of the country may help to illustrate the innovative nature of much of the Trust 's work , and the care that is taken to respect the integrity and character of each property as well as to enhance the benefit that each one can offer to the nation .
4 That one should live to the utmost of one 's ability to be big — to be noble , and true and honourable and beautiful .
5 Perhaps the closest one can get to the truth lies in a remarkable admission made by the Chief of the Luftwaffe himself , General Hoeppner ; that , at Verdun , ‘ We did not exactly know what should be required of aviation . ’
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