Example sentences of "[subord] [noun] [adv] [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But where Kant then found a place for religious faith in the realm of practical reason , in ethics and morals , Schleiermacher held that this too was inadequate . |
| 2 | In such primitive surroundings , amid the stunning beauties of the island and the glories of the Aegean , where fishermen still wrested a living from the sea and farmers scrabbled one from the land , Leonard found his peace ; his ‘ sitting-down time , ’ as he called it , where he could — as all poets must — recollect in tranquillity . |
| 3 | The company sees China , where AT&T recently signed a memo of understanding opening the way for a wide variety of deals as ‘ a huge opportunity ’ for AT&T although prospects depend on political stability and the country 's continued ability to obtain most-favoured-nation trade status . |
| 4 | Nothing in England could match the stupendous parterre dug out of the hill at New Park , Richmond ( 1692 ) , where London concurrently designed a forest garden , prophetic of the early liberated style at Wray Wood , Castle Howard . |
| 5 | Aberdeen took advantage of Hibs not having a league fixture last week , and they did it in style , this spectacular overhead kick from Duncan Shearer clinching a two-nil victory over Dundee United at Pittodrie , which took the Dons to joint top spot in the Premier table , although Hibs now have a game in hand . |
| 6 | Aberdeen took advantage of Hibs not having a league fixture last week , and they did it in style , this spectacular overhead kick from Duncan Shearer clinching a two-nil victory over Dundee United at Pittodrie , which took the Dons to joint top spot in the Premier table , although Hibs now have a game in hand . |
| 7 | stoutly denied by Herr Nordern , strange gluts of — equally stoutly defended by him , memorable meals of the past , the coming party , and , although Omi barely spoke a word , sitting silently , merely picking at her meal , Karl kept up a lively alert manner which belied his years . |
| 8 | This was possible but , if it were true , she never saw them read anything , although Francie occasionally bought a copy of the Irish Independent . |
| 9 | About 20% live in the country , or rural areas , but less than 2% actually make a living by farming . |
| 10 | Nature of operations The Bank lends on a commercial basis ( although loans usually have a grace period of five years before repayments ) since the intention is to supplement private finance , not compete with it . |
| 11 | Although T. never became a member of the sect she was brought up in accordance with its tenets . |
| 12 | Although placemen never formed a majority in the Commons , attendance at the House was often low — the average attendance per session during William 's reign was 238 — so their significance could be immense if they consistently and unanimously backed the government . |
| 13 | Although Mamaloni successfully defeated a motion of no confidence in May , a second vote was scheduled when the legislature reconvened in October . |
| 14 | But although Biarritz still has a statue of Queen Victoria , that of Edward VII was blown up during the Second World War , on political rather than aesthetic or moral grounds it is said . |
| 15 | So halvard , if youve actually seen a lot of him in action ( on the pitch ) then fair enough … but i would nt believe the hype mate . |
| 16 | Christina wondered if Martin really had a date , and suddenly felt cheated , guilty and annoyed , all at the same time . |
| 17 | If gallerists now sense a hesitancy on the part of collectors , this is not the direct or exclusive result of those collectors ' financial circumstances post reunification . |
| 18 | If Gedge inadvertently adopts a rockist pose , he instantly recognises the irony and sends himself up . |
| 19 | Without meaning to fall into pretentious meanderings , it does appear as if Morrissey finally needed a release from his previously closely guarded sexuality . |
| 20 | The passing out parade was held on Saturday , 23 February 1918 , which ended with Charlie marching his section up and down the parade ground keeping step with the regimental band , and for the first time feeling like a soldier even if Tommy still resembled a sack of potatoes . |
| 21 | Granted , if socialists merely develop a list of pat answers to these questions ( nationalisation , ‘ planning ’ ) while failing to fight for more immediately realisable socialist gains outside of government they will not get much of a hearing , but equally to write off the macroeconomic questions as too difficult to speculate about is to forego the right to contest the policies of a reactionary national government . |
| 22 | IF AMERICA ever needs a banking tsar , Bruce Sundlun is your man . |
| 23 | ( a ) That one night in June 1986 at ‘ Illusions ’ night-club the defendant said that he was having an affair with Paulette and that , if Zaidie ever laid a hand on her , he would kill him . |
| 24 | If Sinatra ever blew a line he would make ‘ such excuses as ‘ There 's an extra talking back there ’ . ’ |
| 25 | If Hollywood ever made a film of it ( Ha ! ) , it would doubtless finish with violins , smiles and tears of joy all round . |
| 26 | Sheffield must lose one of its matches next season and if all the other venues are to be preserved , a couple of games must be taken away from Headingley , unless Yorkshire also get a Tourist match . |
| 27 | Well , the dress was five years old , and there was little chance of affording a new one unless Archie finally backed a Derby winner . |
| 28 | ‘ Because , ’ said Caspar patiently , but wondering where these three had come from , for goodness ' sake , ‘ because Reflection once had a bit of a — well , more than a bit really … |
| 29 | It may seem a strange usage , too , because feminists usually make a distinction between sex ( anatomical , biological ) and gender ( social , cultural ) . |
| 30 | In hindsight , it 's difficult to understand what all the furore was about , since Sikorsky only took a minority stake in Westland , but at the height of the storm Cuckney found himself in the unwelcome glare of national publicity . |