Example sentences of "i [was/were] [verb] a good [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Instead , as I sat in my cabin moodily pouring another Freezobalm , I was facing a good chance of losing my valuable reputation as an interplanetary courier . |
| 2 | I was given a good hiding , which I deserved , but it made no difference . |
| 3 | ‘ Fortunately , I was given a good assessment on the first 45 minutes , and apparently the experiment proved I 'm very fit . |
| 4 | For my birthday in February I was given a good quality ‘ used ’ rowing boat . |
| 5 | Not the most exciting of prospects maybe but even so , I was having a good time . |
| 6 | A lot of things were happening , sometimes I was having a good time , sometimes it was ghastly , and I used to get totally paranoid smoking dope . |
| 7 | After thinking about it , Cameron replied , ‘ James , I was told a good thing once , by the sawyer at Bunarkaig . |
| 8 | I was carrying a good supply of handkerchiefs and managed to keep myself clean , but it was ten past eight before I had recovered sufficiently to move , with attendance at the concert now out of the question . |