Example sentences of "open on [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ca' del Leone was built in a rectangle , its long inner windows and doors opening on to a grand terrace surrounding the courtyard . |
| 2 | The restaurant that had been chosen to introduce both the radio station 's new programme manager and image to the media was splendidly stylish , opening on to a lantern-illuminated balcony all the way down one side , décor and menu strictly Chinese . |
| 3 | A swift tour of inspection revealed numerous bedrooms , an enormous sitting-room with a raised dining-area visible through an archway , and a whole wall of french doors opening on to an oval glittering blue swimming-pool . |
| 4 | Beyond it , the west wall opened on to a wide balcony shaded by deep eaves supported on slender lotus-columns , which gave a view down across the city to the broad grey sweep of the river , sluggish and low at this time of year , but sacrificing none of its dignity . |
| 5 | It opened on to a flagged walled yard that sloped steeply upward to where steps and a battered gate gave access to the rear driveway , with its ramshackle collection of goat- and poultry-pens . |
| 6 | Act Two opened on to a stark strip of grey . |
| 7 | The door opened on to a glittering , brightly lit room crammed with antique furniture , objets d'art and exotic bric-à-brac . |
| 8 | On the third floor , she led him to one of four doors , which opened on to a firelit bedroom , with a great canopied bed , steaming water-jugs and wash-basin , and a garderobe in the thickness of the walling with candle-shelf , stone seat and chute . |
| 9 | The arched door , bearing the same lion and shield as Nicolo 's plane , opened on to an enclosed atrium . |
| 10 | Its front door opened on to an average Cotswold high street . |
| 11 | Not only did the street door open on to a wide passage , but there were three large rooms downstairs , plus a scullery , the front room having a bay window . |
| 12 | One of the new-look business 's greatest successes proved to be its Food Courts , where up to five takeaway counters open on to a central , supervised seating area . |
| 13 | When the youngsters want to go outside and play they have to leave via the backdoor which opens on to a busy road . |
| 14 | Exquisitely furnished with antiques and fine paintings , it has impressive lounges and a bar which opens on to a large terrace where dancing can be arranged . |