Example sentences of "hear the old [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | You will hear the old Romansch language spoken and see it written on the signs , but German is the predominant official language , with English widely understood in the majority of towns . |
| 2 | Agnes looked timid and I could hear the old servant weeping in the scullery . |
| 3 | Now you will hear the old buggers tell you how their hearts are kindled and the blood bubbles in their veins at the prospect of war : banners snapping angrily in the breeze ; war horses caparisoned for battle pawing the ground ; brave young men in shining armour , their faces flushed with the prospect of war ; swords sharpened , helmets plumed . |
| 4 | Mrs Plumptry 's words came into her head , and she could hear the old lady 's delighted cackle . |
| 5 | You can almost hear the old majors in charge of the sport muttering ‘ got to be properly dressed ’ , but the next two rules concern the wearing of hard hats and only ‘ recommend ’ that they comply with British Standards . |
| 6 | She and the children visited my house regularly at this period , so that I could hear the oldest boy , Ravi , read . |