Example sentences of "a [det] [noun] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | She saw that she had pretty clothes like other girls her age and a little money of her own for going out . |
| 2 | Besides she had a little money of her own . |
| 3 | Somehow I find a little peace of mind knowing that I 'm in the one place in the world where I once knew true happiness . ’ |
| 4 | However a little knowledge of the philosophy is useful and may stimulate an interest . |
| 5 | Fortunately , with a little knowledge of the ancient trade routes between Europe and Northern Asia , the places he named enable us to trace the route he followed and to identify other interesting locations the mission must have visited . |
| 6 | A little knowledge of restoration is a dangerous thing |
| 7 | Giorgio Bonsanti 's article ( ‘ A little knowledge of restoration is a dangerous thing ’ , April 1992 ) is timely . |
| 8 | In the translation of the article by Giorgio Bonsanti , ‘ A little knowledge of restoration is a dangerous thing ’ ( published on the Commentary page of the April issue of The Art Newspaper ) , we in one instance presented as fact what should have been rendered as hoped-for behaviour . |
| 9 | To recognize implications you may need a little knowledge of the topic , so familiarize yourself with the information by reading your notes or textbooks . |
| 10 | In Britain , however , there is a little evidence of a comprehensive strategy to ensure that Kent , or any other region , can take full advantage of the Tunnel . |
| 11 | I should have thought a little evidence of human frailty would merely enhance your reputation — and the association would do mine a power of good ! ’ |
| 12 | I 'd read the various bits and pieces a couple of times now , looking for something deep and mysterious in it all but not finding anything ; I 'd even done a little research of my own , and discovered through mum that dad had some more of Rory 's papers in his study ; she 'd promised she 'd try and look them out for me . |
| 13 | For the chequered parcel , thinly roll out a little icing of each colour and cut into 1cm/½in squares . |
| 14 | I always think there 's a little shade of big headedness with Yul Bryner ! |
| 15 | His wife , played by Greta Scacchi , has a few secrets of her own . |
| 16 | A few lumps of stone ; a matching shepherd and shepherdess plucked from Arcady , an old and battered sundial and a leaded glass cloche . |
| 17 | Beetles , wasps , squirrels etc feed upon the leaves and acorns of the oak ; but a tree that weighs 100 tonnes may produce only a few tonnes of such provender each year . |
| 18 | But the assumption that all morality means sexual morality is too widespread to go down without a few squawks of protest . |
| 19 | I 'd like to take a few moments of your time … |
| 20 | Suffice it , that I had a few moments of fanciful pleasure . |
| 21 | This thought , too , caused him a few moments of depression before it was drowned by feelings of tranquil pleasure . |
| 22 | Let us think for a few moments of the wonderful achievements of the human race — the towns that have been built , the works of art that have been produced — the books , plays , films , pictures , music … the progress that has been made in science and technology . |
| 23 | He was looking directly at Bridges , but Bridges looked imperturbably back , and after a few moments of heavy silence Kegan coughed and returned to the paper in his hand . |
| 24 | Now and again there were diversions , when one or another of the remaining five would hold the stage and would have a few moments of limelight , or glory . |
| 25 | Manville asked , after a few moments of silence . |
| 26 | All the beauty that ought to be but rarely is , all the promises of perfection are caught in a few moments of that iridescent light . |
| 27 | I had a few moments of fury , a fury compounded of shame at my own stupidity , the triteness of the situation , the thought of my cottage and supper and the cosy fireside . |
| 28 | I would be most grateful if you could spare me a few moments of your time . ’ |
| 29 | Within a few moments of Dr McNab 's saline injections Dr Dunstaple had begun to revive . |
| 30 | What makes them wait in seedy side rooms for a few moments of dangerous pleasure ? |