Example sentences of "[was/were] [vb pp] [conj] [pron] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The ideas which I had conceived of that noble university were realised when I saw it … |
| 2 | The kids were mortified but I thought it was a real hoot . ’ |
| 3 | We were applauded when we reported our record , and one of the newly recruited flying students opened a few bottles of root beer by way of celebration . |
| 4 | With the onset in the later stages of unmistakable labour pains in my lower abdomen all doubts were resolved and I knew I had to do something about it . |
| 5 | The couriers signed on for courses at two language schools in order to get visas , but were caught when one had his baggage searched at Heathrow . |
| 6 | In short , it was claimed that meditators ' moral senses were enlivened and it helped them ‘ become better Christians ’ . |
| 7 | And this did not stop with the Reformation for , ‘ by virtue of the very generous pensions they were granted when they surrendered their houses to the Crown , ex-abbots possessed ample means to found chantries … or to make bequests for soul-masses after death ’ . |
| 8 | and what they took all the treasures down into the cellars so they were saved and they rebuilt it . |
| 9 | However the offices were closed so he said he would call first thing in the morning . |
| 10 | The french windows were closed and he drew his gun and peered in to the gloomy apartment . |
| 11 | Several of the care assistants working at the homes were angered because they claimed they were not told what was happening . |
| 12 | ‘ John Flanagan decided changes were needed and I lost my place . |
| 13 | They had to first of all get a base from which to achieve , unfortunately of course gaining the power and the growth of the power no doubt the ideals were corrupted and it became what you are su suggesting it did , it no longer represented the people . |
| 14 | This time it was his eyes that were narrowed as he watched her as closely as any cat after a mouse . |
| 15 | One of their most useful features was the thick layer of pure white fat with which they were coated when you took it out of the tin there was this layer of fat round the edge . |
| 16 | Police were called and he swapped his castle for a cell . |
| 17 | Only seven people had experience of paid employment other than government work schemes , and four of these were employed before they acquired their impairment — they had not worked since . |
| 18 | I 'll start as soon as I can , ’ she promised suddenly , knowing as the words were spoken that they sealed her decision once and for all . |
| 19 | I realized that the seats were numbered and I collected my bags and went in search of my proper seat . |
| 20 | Tickets were printed and he sold them to friends for 1&shilling. each … |
| 21 | Too many other people were involved and he felt he was losing his grip . |
| 22 | After this , the school itself took complete responsibility for sex education and , as was mooted in public debate in the late 1980s , they operated a system of ‘ opting in ’ rather than ‘ opting out ’ by which parents were asked whether they wished their children to participate . |
| 23 | Carers were asked whether they found it difficult to cope with any of the tasks they performed . |
| 24 | Other bands just would n't give a toss , they 'd pose like they were asked if they thought they were going to get a front cover . ’ |
| 25 | Subjects were asked if they considered they were ever constipated . |
| 26 | And the chairs were sprayed and which made them which made things a lot cheaper . |
| 27 | They were doomed and she knew it . |
| 28 | They told him they were going to do this , the papers were signed and he became their son . |
| 29 | It 's a bonus to have your papers delivered , but my newspaper boy , like all others , had perfected the art of cramming them in the letter box so that they were shredded as you pulled them inside . |
| 30 | She took the programme from his hand as if wanting to know what the song was , but her eyes were shut as she bent her head over it . |