Example sentences of "[noun pl] had [not/n't] [been] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | The demolition workers had n't been in that day . |
2 | He found her attractive ; all her efforts had not been in vain , there was no mistaking the sensuous gleam in his eyes , the predatory twist of his smile that told Robyn exactly how he 'd like the evening to end . |
3 | But things had not been at all what they 'd seemed — though she was bound by her promise never to reveal the truth . |
4 | So far though the viewers had not been at all suitable . |
5 | She had not been kissed for over two years and it was magical ; she was feeling it deeply , listening with everything in her but not remembering , because other kisses had not been like this . |