Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adv] [vb past] in [det] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 The lessee in a lease — the defendant so covenanted in this case — covenants in effect that he or his assignee will perform the covenants and observe the conditions contained in it ; and when , as in the present instance , the defendant sets up no performance by himself of the covenants sued on , his defence must be either that his assignee has performed them or that his assignee is in some way as between himself and the lessor absolved from performance .
2 One other conspicuous feature of the modern scene also appeared in these years .
3 Her never-failing enthusiasm and dedication helped to build the strong support now enjoyed in this area , and although she is now retired , she still attends a weekly class .
4 Whether civil liberties or freedom of expression really languished in this period is open to debate .
5 As the brakes came on and the flurry of activity again took in more passengers and luggage the old lady stood up and moved to the door .
6 A sense of injustice therefore existed in some schools which , for whatever reasons , were not among the chosen few .
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