Example sentences of "he [vb past] [to-vb] [art] [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When he tried to construct a few sentences in his mind — excusing himself — excusing Rose — they did n't sound lucid . |
| 2 | He bent to throw a few pieces of turf on the fire and was reminded that the locals called them sods of turf . |
| 3 | His model and hero was his neighbour Mustafa Kenal Ataturk ; he strove to implement the same reforms in Iran as were being achieved in Turkey . |
| 4 | In spare time — between politics and classics there was little spare time — he began to read a few books of theology . |
| 5 | As soon as he hung up the phone , he started to pack a few things . |
| 6 | He travelled to and from home alone , and soon he decided to eat a few buns in the classroom while reading Jefferies , or else to have lunch outside school . |
| 7 | He liked to get a few holes in before work . |
| 8 | Towards evening the Collector gave the order for everyone who could be spared from the ramparts to assemble in the hall , he wanted to say a few words to the garrison . |