Example sentences of "[det] [is] usually a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 This is usually a good defence and should be borne in mind when preparing the case .
2 This is usually a sure sign that she is about to quote from the collected works of Old Mother Walsh , and this , indeed , is what she did : ‘ Shoes are remarkable , warm , bright and neat .
3 This is usually a reasonable question .
4 This is usually a tongue-like structure and at its base on the lower side there opens the salivary duct .
5 Sometimes a doctor will send the certificate direct to the Registrar , but it is always necessary for whoever is arranging the funeral to attend at the Registrar 's office , this is usually a close family member but does not have to be .
6 One can not always control moisture content but one can generally arrange for ventilation and this is usually a sufficient preventative .
7 This is usually a painful process which most authors secretly hate !
8 This is usually a square panel , as can be seen at Aldborough ( pI .
9 This is usually an anxiety-provoking experience and some members might try to avoid doing it .
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