Example sentences of "[noun sg] and not even a [noun] " in BNC.
Next pageNo | Sentence |
---|---|
1 | No reply and not even a hint of a smile . |
2 | ‘ It was a feeling of being suspended — it was not a negative feeling and not even a loss to be mourned , but I just could not see a way ahead . |
3 | There was complete silence and not even a breath of wind disturbed the peace . |
4 | A light touch and not even a mouse could have scuttled through that ballroom without setting off the alarm all over the house — and the city . |
5 | After a brief goodnight and not even a peck on the cheek he looked down , then said , ‘ I 'll be in touch some time , Sarella . ’ |