Example sentences of "time [Wh adv] [pron] [vb past] his " in BNC.

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1 Many were the times when he had his knuckles rapped sharply for meddling in politics or foreign policy .
2 She had only to watch the porter 's moves next day to learn the times when he visited his charge , and espy where the two keys of the penal cells hung side by side in the gatehouse .
3 The issue is a narrow one , namely whether on the true construction of section 9(4) of the Act of 1975 and in the light of the facts that ( a ) Dr. Hayes was a servant of the Crown at the time when he made his investigation into the Lockerbie disaster , ( b ) he has since retired from the service of the Crown , and ( c ) that the evidence sought relates to what he discovered when acting as such a servant , the court has any power to make the order sought .
4 … Whatever be the true view with regard to the act or neglect , I think that the appellant is entitled to say that the respondents ' ‘ default giving rise to the action ’ existed at the time when he suffered his injuries .
5 Sheldon , though personally friendly , had never considered Taylor sound since the time when he opposed his appointment as a Fellow of All Souls .
6 This time when he raised his hands they were quiet at once , no doubt expecting another ditty , but instead , Bobby took his chance .
7 This time when he opened his eyes her face was turned towards him .
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