Example sentences of "[noun prp] but [pron] [verb] [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | She then wrote to Mr Woodhouse enclosing a photograph of Grey Towers but she received no reply . |
2 | We started calling them Ronnie but it got a bit confusing . |
3 | Only , we work the Good Friday but we have the Tuesday off |
4 | When Richard died , in 1199 , John succeeded him as King of England and Duke of Normandy but he abandoned the Duchy in 1203 , only to prepare expeditions , in 1205 , to recover his position in France , imposing heavy taxes in England . |
5 | I 've enjoyed my four years at Widnes but I think a change of clubs will help me get back on the international scene , ’ said Tait , 27 , who has agreed a three-year contract with the Headingley club . |
6 | He said he wanted to explain something to Beryl but I 've no idea what . |
7 | ‘ It will certainly be a big change from Hoylake but we know the area well and we have friends there , ’ said Mr Williams , 53 , who has been in Hoylake since 1986 . |
8 | ‘ It will certainly be a big change from Hoylake but we know the area well and we have friends there , ’ said Rev Williams , 53 , who has been in Hoylake since 1986 . |
9 | I kept waving to Mike but he took no notice , and if I hang about here Otley will only ask me to fetch him a slice of ox and then I shall be sick . |
10 | We are as strong as Cornwall but they have the experience of having played in last season 's final , and I suppose they 'll be bringing their fair share of support . |
11 | Kate was still looking at Peter but she accepted the change of subject smoothly , like a skilful footballer changing tack to cope with a pass from an unexpected direction . |
12 | But man had this animal desire within him to do what Mr Lion did to Mrs. Lion but he had no mate to fulfil his desire . |
13 | I 'm not sure who fed the ball through to Wallace but he took the shot brilliantly . |
14 | He said Labour , Conservative and Lib Dems have refused to share a debate with Dr Clarke but he warned the BNP would not be prevented from going to election meetings in the town . |
15 | The mare was not as fast as Grye but she had the edge on the stallion when it came to jumping , and Seb did not intend stopping to open any gates . |