Inversion after negatives
- Inversion after negatives
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Not only did
his figure appear to have shrunk, but his discomfiture seemed to have extended itself even to his dress. — Не только его фигура выглядела помятой, но даже одежда, казалось, носила следы его замешательства.Little did I
think that this would be the prelude to the most crushing misfortune of my life. — Я и не предполагал, что это событие окажется прелюдией к самому сокрушительному несчастью в моей жизни.Seldom have I
seen such a remarkable creature. — Мне не часто доводилось видеть столь удивительное существо.2)
Not far from the porch of the club
a harpist stood in the roadway, playing to a little ring of listeners. — Невдалеке от входа в клуб на мостовой стоял арфист и играл для небольшого кружка прохожих.•
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