Example sentences of "be [adj] and a little " in BNC.
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| 1 | Though the existence of a variety of competing perspectives in sociology can sometimes be confusing and a little frustrating to the new student , he or she must recognise that there simply is no nice , neat package of ‘ sociology ’ which is universally accepted and which provides all the answers . |
| 2 | They might be surprised and a little ashamed . |
| 3 | Externally the palazzo is severe and a little dull — though you should look for the symbol of the Viscontis , the snake eating the saracen — but inside it is exquisite , comprising two courtyards which are occasionally open to the visitor ; as the palazzo now houses private offices , visiting is not unrestrained . |
| 4 | But Joseph does n't really understand that , and the changes he sees are bizarre and a little frightening — the furniture slowly turns into animals , objects are no longer what they seem . |
| 5 | No more snow had fallen , the sky was still overcast but the air was crisp and a little warmer . |
| 6 | She was looking-tired and a little sad . |
| 7 | The face was fine and a little gaunt , more that of a poet than a soldier . |
| 8 | The air was soft and a little wet , and she enjoyed feeling the cool , damp dungy earth in her hands . |
| 9 | His hand was large and a little wet . |
| 10 | He was intrigued and a little disturbed by George 's attitude . |
| 11 | ‘ With every part of me , ’ he said , and his voice was rough and a little unsteady and Robyn , in that moment , knew that what he said was true . |
| 12 | She was tired and a little afraid . |
| 13 | His Spanish was harsh and a little guttural . |
| 14 | John York was neat and a little too tactful at the keyboard . |
| 15 | Robinson was surprised and a little alarmed at such an untypical gesture . |
| 16 | Here he was surprised and a little frightened to find that he was being carried further out to sea . |