Example sentences of "see the silver [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 We are an irreligious people , we do not see the silver water balloons on the trees and the tall beech trees clothed in their green armour of lichens like prophets .
2 She managed to make a half turn so that she could see the silver door , because perhaps she could reach out and reach over and grasp the elaborate handle and somehow pull herself out .
3 His voice was still the same , although she could see the silver ball in his throat where it was generated .
4 WHEN parts of Hampton Court were damaged in a fire two years ago , few could see the silver lining .
5 A small shield bearing the Presidential arms was stencilled on the vehicle 's front door and Trent could see the silver pennant staff on the bonnet .
6 Detectives have appealed for anyone who saw the silver Cavalier , registration number WIJ 3762 , to phone 650222 and ask for the incident room at Woodbourne RUC station .
7 He saw the silver throne , the burning candles of coral , and the sea-people blowing on trumpets of pearl .
8 Through the window Dexter saw the silver arrow of a jet flare in the sun as it turned to make its descent to Heathrow .
9 Ten days after they had left Ralarth Rorim they saw the silver sword-glitter of a river in the distance .
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