Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] [conj] be [adv] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To make such an abstraction is to remove oneself to so rarefied a plane that the object of one 's interrogation becomes an eternal category and is therefore a pointless exercise . |
| 2 | It occupies a long trench caused by a geological fault and is over a thousand feet deep , a much greater depth than the sea into which it debouches . |
| 3 | This striping becomes synonymous with social attachment and is therefore the ideal pattern for evolution to exaggerate with contrasting colours . |
| 4 | In more recent times the potential of bilingual education not only for a social elite as was traditionally the case but also for the disadvantaged and/or those already possessing a degree of bilingualism from pre-school experience has been much discussed and researched . |
| 5 | Down at the one-time pavilion that was now the Venetz sisters ' lakeside restaurant , Angelica Venetz had decided that it was time for the big old mallard 's appointment in duck heaven . |
| 6 | Porlock is not only famous for its steep hill but is also a superb centre for touring Exmoor . |
| 7 | In order to do so we must go back to the very beginning of society , explain the original trauma and then consider what consequences it has had for modern times ; for , as we shall see in a later chapter , an inability to accept the truth about ourselves and our societies is probably the most dangerous threat to the successful solution of our present cultural crisis and is certainly the chief obstacle to progress in the sciences of man . |
| 8 | ‘ If you 'd like to find out what it 's like to be put over my knee and given a good thrashing in a public place that 's probably the best way to do it . ’ |
| 9 | The place of coal in the NEP appears to be to generate electricity instead of oil , although whether it has a long-term future in this rôle or is merely a useful stopgap is unclear . |
| 10 | With a bobbing movement that was almost a curtsey , Madame Delon hurried away . |
| 11 | No , it it 's too large and too heavy and really that is a different role that 's more the role for the tornado G L one , G L four . |
| 12 | Katsaris 's third reissue offers a Schumann recital : Kinderszenen , which has an affectionate poetic feel but is also a touch wilful ; a strongly characterized Waldszenen ; and most successful of all , Albumblätter which ends the recital impressively . |
| 13 | How could we decide whether it had free will or was just a robot , programmed to respond as if it were like us ? |
| 14 | White-hot rage that was all the more potent because it originated from humiliation , and from the sickening knowledge not only that she was infatuated with him , but also that he had recognised the fact . |
| 15 | ‘ Take some food and be away the whole day . |
| 16 | The depth of Nizan 's commitment to the Soviet Union was similarly visible a few months later when he described the great steps made by the mass of the Soviet people in terms of cultural development : When you have seen young workers in Moscow or Tashkent … speaking passionately of Gogol or Gorky , you realise that the Soviet people have gained admission to the high culture that was previously a privilege of the bourgeoisie … |
| 17 | The original cost is an historical cost and is therefore an irrelevant sunk cost . |
| 18 | Malcolm became only the third Brit to gain any World Cup points this year and is definitely a name to watch for the future . |
| 19 | Follow round the Bear 's curve and you will come to Arcturus in Boo¨tes , which is a lovely light orange and is actually the brightest star in the northern hemisphere of the sky . |
| 20 | ‘ It is an eight-page booklet and is basically a plan to improve the canal and river corridors . ’ |
| 21 | She was already getting fed up with the hospital , and could n't wait to take her twin boys back to the large nursery waiting for them upstairs in the medieval castle that was now the family home . |
| 22 | There is good evidence from the old literature and more recent studies to show that single dose treatment is highly effective in this context and is also a useful guide as to how to manage the woman for the remainder of the pregnancy . |
| 23 | Later that day , Mrs Knelle declared that she 'd take me for a drive , to see Ashford Castle , a local stately home that was now an hotel . |
| 24 | Although French technique does seem awkward to begin with , it is the most efficient way of moving on easier angled terrain and is also the basis of resting on steeper ground . |
| 25 | The aspect of energy consumption which is most fundamental to American economic well-being and is also the most sensitive area in geopolitical terms , is energy imports . |
| 26 | They 'd danced to Michael 's band and her glossy pink trousers flashed and moved in the dimmed lights , and he had felt elated and mildly drunk , and had lost most of the inhibitions he 'd had about dancing , until it became clear to his confused brain that the drummer , who had soft dark hair and was probably a potential Celtic supporter , was getting on so well with Amanda that perhaps they should move on elsewhere , and he swayed out of the room , pushing her in front of him , and bumped into someone at the door , and had realised it was the man in the raincoat , only he was in a dark suit and a tie with geometric designs . |
| 27 | STEPHEN MANSFIELD Hopes gone up in smoke : Phil Green of People In Need examines the charred and sodden mess that was once a £1million aid cargo for Romania and Bosnia |
| 28 | The rate seems to have been about half that of an ordinary return and was perhaps a day ticket , although no mention of that condition is made . |
| 29 | Working in groups offers an enjoyable contrast to individual work and is also an effective form of therapeutic intervention , as well as being a cost-efficient use of time . |
| 30 | Luke gave a shuddering sigh that was almost a sob and a tear rolled down his cheek . |