Example sentences of "[conj] [adv] a small [noun] [was/were] " in BNC.
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1 | And doubts were expressed as to its value given the conceded fact that only a small dent was likely to be made in the pigeon population . |
2 | From 1867 onwards it became clear that the boy must begin to learn his métier as heir to the throne and so a small household was established . |
3 | We already had a fairly impressive snake hunt on film from Likangloe , even if only a small specimen was caught , and the really big ones would definitely have to wait . |
4 | The villagers , who were expecting them , had their gifts ready and soon a small van was following slowly behind to transport their ever growing number . |
5 | When finally a small boy was sent to ask him what he was up to , he replied : ‘ Here I am building the biggest , the best kiln Hua Xian has ever seen ’ . |