Example sentences of "[pers pn] [modal v] see only [art] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 At first it was behind Claypole Ridge , and I could see only the top of it , the smallest smudge .
2 Unless and until we find a deterministic control , presumably deep inside the earth , I can see only a series of accidents , most of these accidents seem to be the collisions of continents on the earth 's surface .
3 We can see only the end-product , and have to infer the vanished scaffolding .
4 Finally , we are so close that we can see only the details of the actions : feet kicking balls , spades scooping up sand and so on .
5 Two wooden fences , two wire fences , and all lit as day , all covered by the watch-towers standing in each corner of the compound , and over the highest of the wooden fences he could see only the roof of the prison .
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