Example sentences of "[det] [adv] [adv prt] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To give a ‘ true ’ impression of the exotic splendour of these far off places , many photographers resorted to hand colouring their work . |
| 2 | To give a ‘ true ’ impression of the exotic splendour of these far off places , many photographers resorted to hand colouring their work . |
| 3 | In many far off lands the Commission 's gardeners have no knowledge of the English language , while their supervisors are not fluent in the native tongue ; the result has been , so the Commission reports , that a form of hybrid speech has developed in certain countries that would be incomprehensible to other natives of the country and to ordinary English-speakers , but which is ‘ very eloquent ’ on matters relating to cemetery maintenance ! |
| 4 | But in those far off days , we were not expected to speak in class except to answer a teacher 's question . |
| 5 | In those far off days , it was possible for students to study courses which suited their interests rather than the subjects most convenient for their teachers . |
| 6 | I had quite forgotten that NME was , in those far off days , obsessed with fashion and that Spencer , lovely man in every way , was the leader of the Style Police … |
| 7 | Well looking back on it now it seems almost a life time away but it 's amazing just how well you can remember those far off days . |
| 8 | However small it was ( and whether it is just or not ) , I have felt over the years that the Halton experience has enabled me ( despite my background ) to bridge the gap between those far off days , and reaching the rank of sergeant pilot , and the mid-war years when , in a few months , there was swift passage through the roles of flight commander , squadron commander , staff officer and station commander . |