Example sentences of "it was [adv] [pers pn] [vb past] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was just the officers and the screws , not the boys , the boys was O.K. But it was just I turned as soon as I went in , right , as soon as they wanted to be helpful , right , a copper would go like that , ‘ You no got a fag , son ? ’ |
| 2 | It was then they realised that the German target was not the bridge but the warships in the Firth of Forth . |
| 3 | It was then we saw that the small rescue boat from the lifeboat was standing by so they had obviously not thought much of our chances . |
| 4 | It was then we realised that , ironically , of all places she could have chosen to make her home , Poppy had decided to live under my office . |
| 5 | Other examples confirm this distinction : ( 138a ) It was then I knew that they were making war against Man , the individual within ! |
| 6 | ‘ It was then I decided that there had to be a market out there for an ironing service for professional women — and this has very much proved to be the case . ’ |
| 7 | He could hardly believe his eyes and it was then he knew that he was unable to rely on his sensory feelings ( the kinaesthetic sense ) . |
| 8 | It was then he noticed that she looked a little worried , as well as excited . |
| 9 | It was then she realised that he was lambasting her with the tennis racquet . |
| 10 | He was a very large guy , and it was then she clicked that she was conversing with Ronnie Kray of the infamous Kray twins . |
| 11 | It was then she understood that it was not too late to stay . |
| 12 | I think , I think it was more he thought if he did n't do his clearing up he might get the sack , so |
| 13 | It was there he read and wrote . |
| 14 | It was all he said and somehow it was enough for Ruth . |
| 15 | It was all she demanded and immediately she brightened . |