Example sentences of "[noun prp] [was/were] n't [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | By the middle of the following week , however , she was really missing her trips to the pool and she decided that on Wednesday afternoon , which was one of the afternoons when David was n't at the factory , she would take a chance and go for a swim . |
| 2 | And anyway , who needs words ? she told herself blissfully , as they continued to float across the dance-floor together — though Ronni was n't on the dance-floor , she had both feet in heaven . |
| 3 | And Frank was n't round the theatre the night she disappeared . |
| 4 | But Pam was n't in the mood for levity . |
| 5 | ARDS manager Paul Malone was n't in the least bit perturbed at his side 's inept display at Newry . |
| 6 | But Felix Road was n't in the main town , nor yet on the outskirts ; it was situated to the north of the city and gave its name to the acres of housing that was home to the poor , the destitute , and the dregs of humanity . |
| 7 | He was immediately enthralled : ‘ I do n't think there was a moment after that … when the wish to work at the House of Commons was n't at the back of my mind . ’ |
| 8 | The birds were singing , the sun was shining , but Jessamy was n't in the mood to appreciate any of it . |
| 9 | But Jessamy was n't in the mood to be placated . |
| 10 | Arthur was n't in the garden like |
| 11 | Sara was n't in the kitchen but a voice behind him said : ‘ You wanted me , Superintendent ? ’ |
| 12 | Winston was n't in a very good mood . |
| 13 | Big Ron will be confident of victory but would sleep easier if Big Mal was n't on the opposition bench . |
| 14 | Peter was n't in the slightest bit put out , and he looked back at my friend and said , ‘ You should n't gamble if you ca n't afford to lose . ’ |
| 15 | Kate was n't in the right mood for him . |
| 16 | If Rod or Jim were n't on the set on time , we would have to wait about until they arrived . |
| 17 | Farmer Nash was n't at the market , and a few minutes later we saw his angry red face above the wall on the far side of the field . |
| 18 | Sir Geoffrey Gillington was n't in the least like that . |
| 19 | It was n't okay but Dougal was n't in a position to argue . |
| 20 | Askham Grange was n't like a prison . |
| 21 | Alison was n't in the room . |
| 22 | When I woke up it was light but Marcus was n't in the bed . |
| 23 | The barman , sensing Whitlock was n't in a talkative mood , left him alone . |
| 24 | The driver glanced at him but sensed that Whitlock was n't in the mood to talk . |
| 25 | She told him that Mr Roxborough was n't in the office and could his secretary help ? |
| 26 | Charlie was n't in the greatest of moods today . |
| 27 | Fortunately , Charlie was n't in the audience that day . |
| 28 | Eileen was n't above a tidy touch of manipulation herself when it suited . |