Example sentences of "he set [adv] [prep] [art] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 He sets off after the brothers , succeeds in imitating Haimet , and relieves Barat of his burden .
2 ‘ That this deal he set up with the Iranians through Nadirpur — part of the arrangement was that Philippe be released — in return for French arms . ’
3 He set off towards the buses .
4 There had been no unexplained nights away and no displays of petulance , and when he set off through the gates of his house he drove slowly and with care .
5 But some doubted and one , Rol , who was a great war leader , mistrusted the feelings which prompted the Myrcans to wage war and was sickened by the killing , so he set off into the mountains to seek the Dwarves and avail himself of their ancient wisdom .
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