Example sentences of "is only [vb pp] when [pers pn] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | It 's irritatingly easy to crash at first , as the pushscroll is only activated when you 're more than halfway across the screen , giving you little time to see and avoid hazards . |
| 2 | The pungency of mustard is only realised when it is mixed with cold water ; salt , vinegar and hot water inhibit the flavour , producing a milder condiment . |
| 3 | The adventures usually contain puzzles that have to be solved , cryptic advice , plays on words , red herrings , and some really useful information that is only revealed when you 've asked the computer the right question , correctly phrased . |
| 4 | The true significance of witchcraft is only disclosed when it is set within its full configuration of mystical forces ; the same applies to ancestor cults . |
| 5 | We lean towards the view that : ‘ Race is only used when it 's to somebody 's advantage , and I do n't mean the working-man 's advantage … |
| 6 | The point is this : trust is only applauded when it is not seen to be misplaced . |
| 7 | This apparent contradiction is only resolved when we realize that man in his ( sic ) present state is sub-human — ie less than God intended and created . |