Example sentences of "only [noun sg] was [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She listened for Patrick 's cry but the only noise was from the Kenny children as they squabbled over a piece of bread , and Maggie was sitting on the bed with the baby sucking in vain at her scrawny breast . |
| 2 | Her only escape was in the paddock , in the motor home or the pits , where she scowled ferociously if disturbed from her work , and even there the journalists sometimes prowled , always on the look-out for a good story . |
| 3 | A complex lighting system had once worked , but now the only illumination was from the gaps in the roof which allowed streams of sunlight to pour through into the empty , lifeless environment . |
| 4 | His only movement was in the tears which crept down his pale cheeks . |
| 5 | Tilly Mulliver 's only concern was for the state of her friend . |
| 6 | His only concern was with the integrity of souls in obedience to the laws of God . |
| 7 | The only relief was in the tablecloth , napkins , china and flowers which varied from spanking white , to black and white , to brilliant yellow or green . |
| 8 | Our only problem was with the doubling up . |
| 9 | The only softness was in the man 's agreeable personality , but his strong views fitted with that fine . |
| 10 | His only interest was in the collection of paintings lining the oak-panelled walls . |
| 11 | Alastair Croall , Earlston club secretary , said last night the SRU had informed them that the only appeal was to the union 's annual general meeting in June . |
| 12 | Alastair Croall , Earlston club secretary , said last night the SRU had informed them that the only appeal was to the union 's annual general meeting in June . |