Example sentences of "[unc] [noun] and [adv] a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 The team uncovered a diary belonging to Hitler 's valet and later a will which was authenticated as signed by Hitler .
2 Gilbert tried to scream , but his mouth was clamped shut by Rohmer 's grip and only a ululating , muffled howl vibrated from his throat .
3 He studied her a moment , remembering what her cousin , Yin Wu Tsai had said : that she had been born with a woman 's body and yet a man 's soul .
4 In spite of it being claimed that Sunday was the Lord 's day and therefore a day of rest , all in all it was one of the most tiring days of the week .
5 This would not only reduce its political significance but it would allow for yearly increases ( though broadcasters have been quick to point out that the general rate of inflation is below the industry 's rate and so an increase would still leave a shortfall which can only be made up by savings ) .
6 In Manchester , there was open speculation that Bobby Charlton , probably the most famous player in United 's history and also a director , was being lined up to take over the chairmanship after a Midani bid .
7 This symbolises the end of Blanche 's pretentions and also an end to her unrealistic world :
8 In 1969 , nearly one third of Spain 's freight and almost a quarter of Britain 's still went by rail .
9 There was cheese , pickled onions , corned beef , cottage loaves , pig 's pudding and even a gallon jug of ale .
10 Sebastian de Ferranti , Basil 's brother and now a director of Ferranti 's competitor GEC , is a trustee of the interests but it is not clear whether he shares these views .
11 And then in addition there are the thirty one composite motions that regions have agreed since the pre-congress delegates ' meetings and finally an index to the general motions so that 's very much an explanation for the benefit of first-time delegates to congress .
12 I think that 's true of the women , but of course an awful lot of our young men erm come from all boys ' schools and quite a lot of our young women from all girls ' schools , so this is the first time , when they get to Oxford , that they are interacting with each other , on a day-to-day basis I should say , and I think that in itself will they are not sure how to act towards each other and there 's going to be confusions .
13 Rufus had an out-patients ' clinic and then a ward round , in the afternoon a very frightened woman to see in Wimpole Street , a woman who needed his kind reassurance , his urbane ways , the proffered cigarette , the support .
14 I cut through the alley at the end of the Cours and wandered into the Café du Coin , the crucible of Reine les Falaises and once a place well known to Montaine .
15 He believes the nature of the new tax , including 100 per cent benefits and almost a halving in the number of bills to be issued , will help collection .
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