Example sentences of "he saw an [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although the Madeiran knew about the hardships of emigration , it remained an attractive proposition when he saw an emigrant return well dressed , with shoes on his feet , money in his pocket and stories of success . |
| 2 | Looking into the garden , he saw an elderly lady sinking into the flower bed under the weight of a TV . |
| 3 | He saw an elderly couple approaching . |
| 4 | Outside a big store on Regent Street he saw an elderly woman hurriedly changing old clothes in a doorway . |
| 5 | Glancing about the big , lofty room , he saw an elderly merchant snoring gently in a corner , hands folded over his well-rounded belly . |
| 6 | McKenzie initially felt unwelcomed in the unfamiliar surroundings until he saw an old Melbourne friend who introduced him to the irrepressible club coach , Jeff Sayle . |
| 7 | He saw an old man sitting in a chair . |
| 8 | He saw an old paste cross and he would n't offer any money for it . ’ |
| 9 | He saw an unknown reporter alone and did not check the copy . |
| 10 | Adams stated that whilst he and Moore were at supper he saw an unusual light in the direction of the Body Shop but , instead of going to see what it was and turning on the water from the hydrants to endeavour to arrest the progress of the flames , he caused the alarm bell to be rung and then ran to the gate to admit the Fire Brigade . |