Example sentences of "[adj] memories were of " in BNC.
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| 1 | Luke Alderton had been only three years old when Bart dumped his mother for Grace and his first memories were of tears and endless shouting . |
| 2 | Her pregnant mother had pulled the plough when they broke a part of their holding for wheat and vegetables , and Olga 's first memories were of carrying away stones from the furrows . |
| 3 | My earliest memories were of the fruit trees . |
| 4 | But for him too , as for most working-class children ; the closest memories were of grandparents who lived nearby and could be seen frequently . |
| 5 | But when they did they were wonderful , and some of Charles 's happiest memories were of Italian or Chinese or Indian restaurants after hours in quiet provincial towns . |
| 6 | Some of her happiest memories were of campfire ceilidhs at Alford , Banchory and Strathdon , with glorious piping not only from her father Donald but also from ‘ Seely ’ ( her Uncle Isaac , also an outstanding piper ) , and folk music on melodeon and whistle from the other campers . |