Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] [prep] [pron] mind 's " in BNC.
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| 1 | By the time they had toured the famous house with its owner , studied the illustrious visitors ' book , looked round the study with Mr Luke Fildes ' picture of the Empty Chair in their mind 's eye , and had seen the chalet where Dickens wrote his last words before his death , they were drained of emotion , and it was fortunate that Rochester Castle provided exercise without undue stress . |
| 2 | As she drove back , she reviewed her scanty wardrobe in her mind 's eyes , wondering what would be appropriate for dinner at the château . |
| 3 | A true watchmaker has foresight : he designs his cogs and springs , and plans their interconnections , with a future purpose in his mind 's eye . |
| 4 | He could see the big man in his mind 's eye even now , lifting Berdichev and breaking him . |
| 5 | ‘ Thee I invoke , oh our Emperor , ’ he prayed , the formula glowing neon in his mind 's eye , ‘ that thou wilt infuse these cards this hour ; that thereby I may obtain true insight of things hidden , to thy glory and to the salvation of humanity — ’ |