Example sentences of "[conj] [pron] [be] [noun] for [pos pn] " in BNC.

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1 The early inhabitants had to go where there was grass for their animals to feed on and this mobile existence dictated that the home was some form of tent .
2 The early inhabitants had to go where there was grass for their animals to feed on and this mobile existence dictated that the home was some form of tent .
3 Henry II , moreover , had performed homage while King and although it was homage for his continental possessions and not for his kingdom , this was a step to which none of his predecessors as Kings of England had ever steeled themselves .
4 For all his enjoyment of the work and the companionship of his team the lad was not sorry when the ground covered , about half an acre , showed that it was time for his midday snack .
5 There was once a king who decided that it was time for his son to marry .
6 First half losses before tax increased from £17.7m to £30.6m at Ratners ; Gerald Ratner received much criticism and there were calls for his resignation at the company 's agm .
7 He heaved again at the floor plate and there was room for his feet to slide down towards the blurred stones between the sleepers .
8 Welcome back : And it 's time for our third and last look backstage at the hit musical Barnum .
9 Twelve lengths of the pool and it was time for my aquatone class — which turned out to be aerobics in water .
10 I really thought that I would have asked Chris if he is pay for his erm Society here in .
11 They may be resented or hated , but there is admiration for their supposed ‘ industriousness ’ , ‘ ambitiousness ’ , ‘ enterprise ’ , ‘ family values ’ , ‘ respect and care for their elderly ’ , ‘ respect for authority ’ , and so on .
12 No there 's they were , they were called but they were agents for their own ships .
13 No it was n't just eggs though it was erm like salads and there was steak , you could have one meal a day , right , but it was eggs for your breakfast , eggs for your dinner , your lunch
14 It is not therefore surprising that he becomes unable to make love satisfactorily to the women he chooses since they are surrogates for his mother .
15 As there is acclamation for my hon. Friend , I am delighted to give way .
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