Example sentences of "[vb past] at [adj] [noun sg] on " in BNC.
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1 | As usual the author traces the history of the stations from their earliest days , 1891 in the case of Pwllheli , and has located some early photographs including one of the unusual ‘ tubular ’ lifeboat which served at this station on the Lleyn Peninsula for a short time after it was first opened . |
2 | All of those who had travelled through the warp to Karka 's Sun and returned alive crowded the carved benches ; and Lord Pugh partook too — enthroned at high table on a dais in front of the enamelled rood-screen — even though the pink piscine flesh was less than ashes in his mouth . |
3 | Catherine Turnbull , Magdalene Avenue , Carrville , Durham : I worked at that time on public transport , Durham and district . |
4 | And when Saunders was sent clear in the 40th minute , Seaman saved at point-blank range on the edge of his area . |
5 | He then expanded at some length on this theme . |
6 | He paused at one point on a low hill and cried aloud — perhaps not without a touch of relish for the dramatic , characteristic of his age — ‘ William , dearest little brother ! |
7 | And the active binder is this , I ca n't say this with a straight face , this deluxe vinyl cover , erm , purchased at enormous expense on your behalf |
8 | The minutes of the annual general meeting held at Labour Club on Monday the seventh of December nineteen ninety two . |