There was a rumor afloat that they were facing bankruptcy.
彼らが倒産寸前とのうわさが流れていた
There was a run on the bank following the stock market crash.
株式市況の値崩れに続いて銀行の取り付け騒ぎが起こった
There was a sharp rap on the door.
ドアを強くノックする音がした
There was a space of silence.
少し沈黙があった
There was a sudden drop in temperature before the rain.
雨の降る前に急に気温が下がった
There was an earthquake just now.
たった今地震があった
There was [We had] an earthquake last night.
昨夜地震があった
There was an edge to [in] her voice.
彼女の声にはとげとげしさがあった
There was an electric moment.
緊張した一瞬があった
There was doubt concerning the genuineness of the painting.
その絵は本物かどうか怪しまれていた
