Example sentences of "[pron] [be] [prep] [prep] this time " in BNC.

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1 It was at about this time that the Duke of Devonshire created the splendid avenue of lime trees which started beside some large houses — Afton House ; Bolton House and Linden House — on the south side of Chiswick High Road , and extending down to the northern boundary of Chiswick House grounds , sweeping on through the magnificent wrought-iron gates , at the end of Hogarth Lane , and continuing through the gardens to the house .
2 He had outlined to him a ‘ Project for a Scientific Psychology ’ in 1895 , and it was at about this time that Freud began to become dissatisfied with Breuer 's approach .
3 It was at about this time that the epergne , a standing centre-piece with branched supports for the dessert was coming into fashion .
4 It was at about this time that Jane Barker became a Roman Catholic .
5 It was at about this time that Charles acquired a tutor and through him began to look out on the world through a learned man 's eyes .
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