Example sentences of "see it for the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 The following is a typical example of the character of the RAF as I saw it for the first time about a couple of months after I got to Baghdad .
2 One though , Urathion of Ullar , saw it for the world-destroying madness that it was .
3 The temptation to say the coin caused the bar to come out can be explained by seeing it for the ordinary cause that it was , and of what event it was the cause , and of what nearby event it was not the cause .
4 Having always been aware of the Cathedral I 've often wondered what impact it has on visitors seeing it for the first time .
5 He moved round and joined them and stared intently at the portrait as if seeing it for the first time .
6 Before leaving he stood for a moment at the door and let his eyes range round the room as if he were seeing it for the first time .
7 If you were seeing it for the first time , what impressions would you receive ?
8 Sam looked at the revolver as if seeing it for the first time .
9 Charles found he was watching much of the play as if seeing it for the first time .
10 In fact , a musical dedicated to Elvis is on tour , giving two fans the chance to see it for the FORTIETH time .
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