Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adv] [art] [noun pl] and [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then they re-peopled the village , opening up the doors and window vents of all the cottages , and letting the moorland winds blow through , raising up spectres of dust and shrouds of dislodged spider 's web . |
| 2 | For example , using a good etymological dictionary , try looking up the origins and spelling changes in words like : ache delight ghost guest health ( and whole , hale ) island thought Changes in place names are particularly interesting , because they demonstrate clearly the way in which spelling does not determine pronunciation , but so often limps along behind . |
| 3 | ‘ Right ! ’ said Fen as he finished knocking in the strong metal pins for tying up the bows and stern of the boat . |
| 4 | BEFORE starting up the savings and investment ladder , you must sort out your personal finances . |
| 5 | It is well worth spending a few minutes setting up the rails and lace carriage to see how it works even if you do n't want to knit with them at present . |
| 6 | In the meantime Yavlinsky was also working with a group of Harvard University academics on a more detailed set of proposals , setting out the forms and extent of Western assistance and the timetable of economic ( and political ) reform . |
| 7 | If you are asked to discuss , say , Nordenfelt 's case , begin by setting out the facts and decision — do not start in the Middle Ages . |
| 8 | The claimant 's letter of appeal will be included and there will be a full written submission by the adjudication officer setting out the facts and law as they have been determined and applied to the claimant 's case . |