a. There was great excitement  by virtue ofacross the yardout the doorin the airfor a change.
b. Patrick won the game  by virtue ofout the doorfor a changein the airacross the yard his strength of will.
c. I usually take the bus to town, but today I walked  for a changeout the doorby virtue ofacross the yardin the air .
d. When I walked  out the doorby virtue ofacross the yardin the airfor a change, everything was a different colour.
e. Amanda followed her  by virtue ofout the dooracross the yardin the airfor a change into the kitchen, which was surprisingly warm and sunny.