Example sentences of "but there be [noun] [prep] his " in BNC.
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| 1 | But there was laughter at his response to a question about a reported split among the directors when he said that the board was ‘ united and happy ’ with the direction the club was taking . |
| 2 | But there was laughter at his response to a question about a reported split among the directors when he said that the board was ‘ united and happy ’ with the direction the club was taking . |
| 3 | But there was music in his big , strong hands . |
| 4 | ’ But there was doubt in his voice . |
| 5 | He was smiling at her , but there was concern in his eyes . |
| 6 | The officer looked at him scornfully , but there was pity in his voice as he said quickly , ‘ Shoot him , man ! |
| 7 | " Not a hope , " said Ranteallo , but there was uncertainty in his voice . |
| 8 | But there was respect in his voice as he added , ‘ From where does your great strength come ? |
| 9 | ‘ That 's a relief , ’ he replied drolly , but there was amusement in his eyes , she was glad to note , and as he took an easy-chair opposite he requested , ‘ Please do . ’ |
| 10 | He laughed , but there was urgency in his tone nevertheless . |
| 11 | But there were tears in his eyes too . |
| 12 | The jackal de Guichet , they said , was bad enough , but there were limits to his powers ; but the old lion acknowledged no restrictions within his own honour , his rule was as absolute as plague . |