1.   A couple of very good oriental rugs were pools of subdued colour on the polished wood floor.

2.   A few weeks later, unbidden, a very good quality leather strap fell through my letter box - with compliments.

3.   A number of her ideas were very good indeed.

4.   A self-employed per-son with an idea has to be very good at Marshaling financial resources.

5.   A very good drawing package and one that is getting better all the time.

6.   Alastair was a tall, handsome man, who would have looked very good striding over the heather in a kilt.

7.   Alex is very good at languages.

8.   Always finish on time, unless there is a very good reason to overrun.

9.   And for very good if slightly mean-spirited reasons.