Example sentences of "his [noun sg] [adv] far [conj] " in BNC.
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1 | He brought back his foot as far as it would go and channelled all its hydraulic power into a forceful throw . |
2 | Isabel needed his protection as far as Winchester , and if he did n't have those answers before they arrived he would keep her under restraint until he unlocked every secret she possessed . |
3 | " From this resolution of the Presbytery Mr Pearson asked to leave the chair , which was granted , to enter his dissent so far as regards Mr Charles McNeill . " |
4 | On hearing of his death Viscount Aimar and Geoffrey de Lusignan left Limoges in order to accompany his body as far as Grandmont . |
5 | It was not an original word , but it made his point as far as Alfred was concerned . |
6 | The lord abbot here has been good enough to admit me to his confidence so far as is appropriate , since I was a witness of what happened this morning , but now you have cause to enquire further , as I understand . |
7 | Alexei inclined his head as far as the collar of his coat would allow . |
8 | Tommy Grant placed the big , round , iron , copper-lined sugar pan on the side of the stove , straightened his back as far as it would go ; then , turning to the bench , he pointed to the five tin trays of liquid toffee , saying , ‘ That should give us a fresh start in the mornin' , miss . |
9 | Johnny Miller pointed out that Ballesteros was still a young man , but was older than his age as far as the game is concerned . |
10 | This was the story of his life so far and here he had the chance to change it and he knew he should and he wanted to , but there was a part of him that grew stronger everyday and which told him not to bother . |
11 | Ram has published a message to the world which gives details of his trip so far and carries information on the reason for his extraordinary journey . |
12 | She was not in his class as far as taunting came , and readily admitted it . |