Example sentences of "[noun sg] and on [pron] [noun] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The noise of mallards squabbling minded me of work and on my way I went . |
| 2 | Unlike the other Annamese present who wore court robes , he was dressed in the conventional short black gown and white trousers of an ordinary civilian and on his head he wore the traditional black turban of the region . |
| 3 | What you do with someone who is not in such a bad way will depend on your relationship with the young person and on what situation you are in : |
| 4 | Many of our residents have enjoyed the hospitality and entertainment courtesy of Matron Elder and on their behalf we should like to express our appreciation , and to thank all concerned for including us in their celebrations . |
| 5 | He will be gone about a month and on his return we shall go to Sydney as quickly as we can … |
| 6 | Ralph made a friend of every pupil and on their birthday they were called to his desk and presented with a sixpence — quite a lot of money in the twenties . |
| 7 | He had left suddenly while Rachel had been on leave and on her return she 'd been told that another officer had been appointed but she 'd had no time to find out anything about him . |
| 8 | He himself made an extended visit to the West at the outset of his reign and on his return he created consternation — and a legend — by his impatience to change the face of Russia . |
| 9 | Once out of the bustling grimy city and on our way we motored into the heart of rural England , through expanses of green rolling hills with the odd kestrel hovering by the roadside looking for prey , and just as the sun began to set we passed Stonehenge , the strange stone monoliths eerily silhouetted against the dusky pink horizon . |
| 10 | Now , they know they have ability and on their day they can be a very good team . |
| 11 | The Leith Dock Commission continued to use the services of the Rendel family and on their advice it was decided to reclaim an area along the East Sands and to construct another dock . |