Example sentences of "more than [art] [adj] word " in BNC.
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1 | An open question is one which requires more than a one word or one phrase answer . |
2 | Strict separation was the order of the day , forcing some couples to leave notes in drainpipes and resort to all kinds of strategies if they wished to communicate more than a passing word . |
3 | Each chariot is drawn by two fine Elven steeds and carries a single Tiranoc noble who controls the chariot with nothing more than a spoken word . |
4 | I do n't quite know why , but he gave me the impression , without uttering more than a few words , that he had much more than superficial knowledge , and an amusing touch of the sardonic as well . |
5 | Theda had been unable to exchange more than a few words with him , for she had been — on Araminta 's orders — busily engaged in packing up all Lady Merchiston 's things into trunks to be stored in the attics , and cleaning out her bedchamber . |
6 | questions with a predetermined answer of no more than a few words |
7 | This type of constructed response item consists of a question with a predetermined answer of no more than a few words . |
8 | If such phrases always fail to extend more than a few words , through failing to match the input , then we can afford to delay the interpretation without placing too much of a burden on higher level components . |
9 | There were no photographs around , but what a fool she was to imagine that the expression in his eyes meant more than the harsh words he dealt her . |