Example sentences of "[noun prp] [was/were] [adj] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Edgar was silent for a moment . |
| 2 | Meredith was silent for a moment . |
| 3 | Ari was silent for a moment . |
| 4 | Tallis was shocked for a moment , and remained quite still . |
| 5 | Jane was fearful for a moment that Flopsy might be lying in state . |
| 6 | But when the American entrepreneur came looking again , Peter Webber was ready for a move . |
| 7 | Fergus was silent for a while , then , in a very controlled and even voice said , ‘ Do n't worry . |
| 8 | Tom was speechless for a moment . |
| 9 | Wilkinson was ready for a move at the end of last season . |
| 10 | Julia was silent for a moment . |
| 11 | Sun Life decided that Bristol was ideal for a number of reasons . |
| 12 | Shelley was thoughtful for a moment , then she changed the subject . |
| 13 | Miranda was silent for a beat . |
| 14 | Sesostris was silent for a moment . |
| 15 | We commented earlier that his gifts for Esau were fit for a king , and such as a rebellious vassal might offer as a sign of his remorse and willingness to return to obedience . |
| 16 | Her chastity where Dysart was concerned for a start . |
| 17 | Maxim was silent for a while . |
| 18 | Joe was silent for a moment , holding her close , then he asked what Chris had said . |
| 19 | Len was silent for a moment then he gave a huge sigh and when he spoke again there was a note of hopelessness in his voice and no sign of the bravado he had shown only moments earlier . |
| 20 | Mr Blair claimed the people of Britain were ready for a change after years of Conservative mismanagement . |
| 21 | Anne was silent for a moment as she realised the implications . |
| 22 | Anne was silent for a moment , thinking , then she said , ‘ Joe came back here too , did n't he ? |
| 23 | Hopes and expectations were high ; Britain was desperate for a car that could compete at the top level with Alfa Romeo and Ferrari , and BRM , with the backing of British industry , was the car to do it . |
| 24 | Inter-war Britain was notable for a generation which sought to emphasize the principles and practicalities of the protection of natural beauty . |
| 25 | Robbie was ready for a rest and some food , and she groaned inwardly at the thought that Fen would undoubtedly expect her to prepare a meal before she could eat and sink into her bunk . |
| 26 | Boyd was silent for a moment . |
| 27 | Jenny was silent for a moment , and then she said , " It was alter Bunny Chaloner came . |
| 28 | Julius was silent for a while . |
| 29 | Erika was ready for a treat and a moment later , surrounded by a forest of plants which gave the café an Amazonian aspect , they were seated and ordering coffee and cakes . |
| 30 | George was thoughtful for a moment . |