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Because I live within walking distance of the centre,
I rarely use the car.
Living within walking distance of the centre,
I rarely use the car.
As we'd never had so much peace and quiet before, we
found living here a little strange at first.
Having never had so much peace and quiet
before, we found living here a little strange at
first.
If you play it at full volume, it really annoys the
neighbours.
Played at full volume, it really annoys the
neighbours
Our bedroom, which is situated at the back of the
building, has some superb views over the rooftops
towards the docks.
Sitµated at the back of the building, our
bedroom has some superb views over the
rooftops towards the docks.
When I was cycling in to work the other day, I saw a deer.
Cycling in to work the other day, I saw a deer.
Although it is not known for its tourist attractions, our
neighbourhood does have one or two treasures which are waiting to be discovered.
Although not known for its tourist attractions.
our neighbourhood does have one or two
treasures waiting to be discovered.
The house is a little off the beaten track, so it's not that easy to find.
Being a little off the beaten track, our house is
not that easy to find.
He had spent his childhood in Oslo, so he knew the city well.
Having spent his childhood in Oslo, he
knew the city well.
After the children had all left home, we decided to move away from the hustle and bustle.
The children having all left home, we decided
to move away from the hustle and bustle.
As she was dressed all in black, she was almost invisible in the starless night
Dressed (or Being dressed) all in black,
she was almost invisible in the starless
night.