Example sentences of "only [vb past] [pers pn] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Natural aptitude and a career in radio , film and television had helped him become an outstanding communicator — a strength chat not only made him a formidable campaigner , but also equipped him for the business of government in the television age . |
| 2 | ‘ I only met you a half hour ago and I love you like one of my own . ’ |
| 3 | Clear skies allowed us to witness , once again , sensational scenery ; the worst storm of the summer only caught us a few hours away from Sasoma . |
| 4 | Mr Rochester was in such a hurry that he only allowed me a short time to put on my wedding dress and veil . |
| 5 | It only took us a few seconds to realize the mistake but by then twenty-eight kids and three of the missionaries were either dead or dying . |
| 6 | O' course , I only knew him a few years after he got married . |
| 7 | I only saw him a few times and he seemed to wander around in no-man 's land half the time doing bugger all . |
| 8 | I only gave him that much , I only gave him a tiny drop to take , I said it 's medicinal really like my Brandy Port . |
| 9 | How does he know the plate price is high , he did n't make that quite , when I only gave him a total price |
| 10 | seeing it not as a game between two teams but between his team and the opposition , a position which not only gave him a particular involvement , but also particular rights of commentary and criticism on the team , the management and the club . |
| 11 | He not only gave us a basic and very sound idea of the golf swing but enlisted the help of a young and enthusiastic local club professional . |
| 12 | She only left me a little note . |