Example sentences of "[vb past] [adv] [verb] [adv prt] [conj] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Each one of us returned home worn out and with a heavy heart : we felt that the Emperor was lost to us . |
| 2 | Adopting a paternal tone , however , Justinian went on to point out that in the case of bequests under conditions or uncertain terms it would also be best to refrain from alienation to avoid the possibility of grave expense arising from ensuing eviction . |
| 3 | The ramshackle eight-seater at first did not take off because of a storm after which a pilot could not be found . |
| 4 | Respondents who did not live in or near Edinburgh were asked if their visit to the City was for leisure purposes , or for the purpose of business or study . |
| 5 | She did n't ah , she did n't move in till after us , Aug in the August sort of thing , the summer that we moved in , a couple of years ago |
| 6 | Maggie Smith would be the female lead in both halves , but Ken did n't come on until after the interval . |
| 7 | The case did n't come up and by two in the afternoon , they said it would probably be tomorrow . |
| 8 | Did n't come in till about elevenish . |
| 9 | ‘ That 's why you did n't get back till after nine-fifteen . |
| 10 | I had a breakdown and did n't get back until half-past two or later . |
| 11 | You mean it was n't the rain — you did n't fly back because of me ? |
| 12 | Happily Herbert had eventually trotted off and to Amy 's distress had been seen no more , although his lead still hung on the caravan door , a limp reminder of her bereavement . |
| 13 | It was as if the sun had suddenly come out and for all his age and infirmity , Lovat caught his breath . |