Example sentences of "or [adv] [vb base] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I can not express to you the charm that hangs about a mountain like Ben Each as the mists swathe its rocky sides ; they rise , they fall , they whirl , they soar as on wings of light , they cast shadows , they give grand mystery , and anon reveal some hidden dell , some great bare precipice , or perhaps display a glowing patch of verdure . |
| 2 | Once home , float their bag(s) in the tank , and after twenty minutes or so add a little tank water , repeating the process over the next hour or so until the fish have adjusted ( if necessary ) to your tank water . |
| 3 | Some people very frightened of their homosexual leanings may consciously or unconsciously enter a defensive marriage to protect themselves from these feelings . |
| 4 | Honeymoon and silver and gold anniversary couples staying 5 nights or more receive a complimentary gondola ride , dinner and Spumante . |
| 5 | The new electronic models fall into 100 , 200 or 300 watts for all sizes groups , where aquaria up to 24″ × 12″ × 12″ or 60 × 30 × 30cm or near require a 100 watt electronic heaterstat , 36″ or 90cm aquaria need 200 watts and larger tanks need 300 watts or better still , two separate 200 watt models . |
| 6 | You may bequeath your Entire Estate , a Specific Sum of Money , Specific Property , or all or part of the Residue of your Estate — or even make a Conditional Bequest in the event that another potential beneficiary pre-deceases you . |
| 7 | She could stay in Paris tonight , or even get a late flight back . |
| 8 | I would n't expect to take an order or even have a serious enquiry resulting from it . |
| 9 | If there is subsequent substantial infill this could complete the isostatic adjustment or even produce a mass excess if the crater region has been compressed by the impact and is fairly rigid . |
| 10 | This was at Gloucester Road , or near it , and though the tall buildings are very close to the line here , they are not close enough for anyone inside to reach or even touch a passing train . |
| 11 | The builder 's surveyor will normally remeasure the work executed by labour and material sub-contractors , who may agree the measurements on site or alternatively submit a formal invoice or payment request for the builder 's surveyor to check and approve . |
| 12 | Here in sophisticated surroundings you can wine , dine and dance , or simply enjoy a pleasant lunch or good dinner . |
| 13 | The workshops will be geared towards all aspects of women 's lives , whether you run a home and look after children , juggle a family and a career or simply have a demanding job . |
| 14 | It was a matter of discovering which day centres offered what services — where I could go , for example , to have a shower or clean my clothes , or maybe have a cheap meal . |
| 15 | I do n't see why you ca n't , or maybe do a Nine Inch Nails , Lollapalooza-type thing , because we want to get to people who are n't already converted . ’ |
| 16 | The parochial and manorial boundaries ( both very ancient ) follow either the Banbury-Oxford road or else take a winding course between the main road and the lane . |
| 17 | Though most developed countries deplore such practices , most either practice them from time to time — as Britain did in its arms dealing with Saudi Arabia — or else turn a blind eye when it suits them . |
| 18 | Constanze 's guardian accordingly drew up a document that Mozart was required to sign , promising to marry her within three years , or else pay a large sum as compensation . |