Example sentences of "[indef pn] [adj] [subord] a [noun] or " in BNC.
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| 1 | The next chapter examines the governmental context of Charles 's fiscal and monetary methods : his imitation of late-Roman emperors was something more than a charade or a figleaf for impotence . |
| 2 | But was it Woolworths or Marks who had that little slogan , was it , nothing , not a was it not a penny , nothing more than a penny or not a thruppence |
| 3 | The Open University freaks have taken so many short cuts that they are rudderless ships on that same deep ocean which you , most probably , crossed with nothing more than a paddle or ragged bit of sail under a stiff breeze and with a lively brain . |
| 4 | Would nothing less than a scream or a thrown object penetrate him ? |
| 5 | No longer would he have to pin all his hopes on the random burglaries that he 'd carried out in that first couple of days , none of which had turned up anything better than a shotgun or a low-calibre target weapon ; those were useless for his purpose , and he 'd left them where he 'd found them . |
| 6 | If you need to bring an umbrella , a street guide or anything other than a briefcase or handbag leave it in the reception area during the interview . |