Example sentences of "[prep] about this time [art] " in BNC.
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1 | At about this time a hitherto unsuccessful fortune-teller living on the other side of the block chanced to glance into her scrying bowl , gave a small scream and , within the hour , had sold her jewellery , various magical accoutrements , most of her clothes and almost all her other possessions that could not be conveniently carried on the fastest horse she could buy . |
2 | At about this time the wife of one of Leslie 's men , anticipating the ultimate verdict , sent me a highly elaborate printed card intended as an acknowledgment of condolence on the loss of her husband . |
3 | At about this time the Elves abandon the Old World and the declining Dwarf empire is destroyed by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions . |
4 | At about this time the plaintiff became suspicious that the appellants were minded to sell the property at Westbourne Grove . |
5 | At about this time the appellant purchased a house , 7 , Ernest Road , Hornchurch , in joint names with his wife and with the assistance of a mortgage in the sum of £60,000 . |