Example sentences of "[vb pp] [pos pn] [noun pl] [adj] [prep] the " in BNC.
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1 | From the Templars ' use of the Atbash Cipher , it is probable that some form of Nazarean or neo-Nazarean sect had continued to survive in the Middle East as late as the twelfth century , and had made its teachings available to the West . |
2 | Once the Knights had made their challenges ready for the tourney held at the end of the show and the demonstrations of dancing , archery and squire practice had started I wandered off outside the arena to demonstrate spinning with a drop spindle . |
3 | Israel presents a bill-cum-claim for £13 billion ; the Turks have already been more than vigilant and need recompense ; Egypt is already forgiven its £7 billion arms debt but needs more ; Syria has had its funds unblocked by the EC ; the US is getting its war subsidies ; the Soviet Union is tied by its need for help ; the air is thick with pay-offs and promises , massive promises every one of which has its own complex politics contradicting most or all of the others . |
4 | A large bruise coloured the upper slope of one breast ; dark imprints striped her arms close to the shoulder where Goldman had gripped her . |
5 | He looked down and saw he had battered his fingers bloody against the wooden lid . |