Nevertheless, although he had been too clever for them this time, and the charge of espionage could not be brought home to him, his wings were pretty well clipped for the future. 
He would be prevented from doing something similar in the future.
He was convicted of espionage and sentenced to death.
A MAN IS SELLING TOYS
He is not very good at it.
I think your ideas stink.
The dog is sleeping
Some people and a cow.
Workers refused to form unions, preferring instead to be tied to their individual trade.