Example sentences of "[was/were] [pos pn] [adj] day " in BNC.

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1 It was my best day for a week across wastes of compacted sand and grit .
2 This was my first day in about eight months without my lifeline and I felt horribly alone .
3 I do n't remember what the occasion was — maybe it was my first day at school , or maybe I was staying with my aunt for a few days … ’
4 That was my first day at Lowood .
5 Ann Petty , Carlisle Grove , Bishop Auckland : It was my half day off when myself and a friend usually went into Newcastle to the pictures , but because of public mourning they were all closed .
6 In more than 3,000 hours of flying , this was my Worst Day so far .
7 It was her first day at school .
8 She was dressed all in white , with a veil ; she was an only child , and this was her big day .
9 She used to say that Christmas Eve was her favourite day of the year , and her enthusiasm added to the delight of anticipation .
10 But since it was his first day in the place , he was particularly anxious to make a good impression , and to demonstrate his eagerness to accept the spirit of the institution .
11 It was his last day .
12 ‘ United gave him away and Mike Walker must have thought it was his lucky day .
13 That was our first day .
14 This was our second day in Normandy and I believed we were getting used to it .
15 We were carrying light loads because it was our last day but we averaged about 25kph with ease , and for a long while .
16 ‘ It was our last day at Disney World and we were coming home from the Magic Kingdom , ’ she said .
17 I 've made a special one for you because this was your first day at work , ’ Laura said .
18 ‘ How was your first day as Damian 's secretary ? ’ he asked weakly , but his eyes gleamed with a new reason to live , and he listened eagerly as she told him half-truths about her new job .
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