Example sentences of "is a [adj] [noun pl] ['s] " in BNC.
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1 | Pyrenees is a mild cows ' milk cheese , usually in a distinctive thin black rind . |
2 | Generally she finds only support from male paddlers to her on the water though when there is a separate ladies ' event at a rodeo it is not always taken seriously . |
3 | Sadly , this uprating , like all the others announced by the Secretary of State , is a civil servants ' uprating — a shuffling of the pack . |
4 | In addition to this , there is a married couples 's allowance which is usually paid to the man in the first instance . |
5 | If you are following the recipe opposite for Pesto alla Genovese , do try to get some Pecorino to mix with the Parmesan — it is a sharp ewes ' milk cheese that really adds an extra bite to any pasta dish . |
6 | FIPRESCI is a world-wide critics ' organisation which includes most of the leading and distinguished writers on film among its members . |
7 | There is a small officers ' annex in the village itself for me to be impotent at , and it is on this hygienic apartment that we increasingly depend . |
8 | Anthony Hutt 's Goa ( Scorpion , £9.95 ) is a useful travellers ' historical and architectural guide . |
9 | Lulu and the Flying Babies by Posy Simmonds MARY ROBSON ( mother of Leo , 4 ) Matilda by Roald Dahl ( Puffin , £3.50 ; Cape , £8.50 ) Winner of Children 's Book Of The Year award 1989 There 's no mystery why Roald Dahl is a best-selling children 's author . |
10 | There is a refurbished children 's playground in one corner of the green . |
11 | 'T IS a wild wolves ' moon that stares at me |
12 | There is a 48-member Citizens ' Assembly ( Majlis ) , 40 of whose members are elected for a five-year term ; the remaining eight are appointed by the President . |
13 | There is an outside children 's club for youngsters aged 4 to 12 . |
14 | It is a notorious truth that this is an old men 's war . |
15 | For those with no knowledge of Russian , there is an intensive beginners ' course , known as Russian 1A1/1A2 , with a total of eight to nine contact hours weekly , which allows students to spend two-thirds of their time in their first year on Russian . |
16 | Also in the pipeline is an Australian children 's TV series based on Gumnut Factory Folk Tales ( written , illustrated and published by Chris Trump , A$7.95 ) . |
17 | For younger members of the family , there is an exciting children 's play area * , an old-fashioned Penny Arcade , and a working miniature fairground to be enjoyed , as well as many special events and exhibitions held throughout the year . |
18 | This is an amusing adults ' game with limited value . |