Example sentences of "and [adv] pick up the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Willie did so and soon picked up the melody until he almost began to enjoy it . |
| 2 | At first chicks peck at both food and pebbles about equally , but after a few minutes they learn the difference and thereafter pick up the food and avoid the pebbles ( especially if the latter are glued to the floor ! ) . |
| 3 | erm And I hope you 'll enjoy it and also pick up the lessons . |
| 4 | Rain packed half her things and then picked up the telephone . |
| 5 | During the afternoon , Mr. Penny would somewhat unsteadily make his way to the trap , get in , flop down and lightly pick up the reins ; the pony knowing what had to be done would start off , quickly breaking into a spanking trot as he made his way along Milford Street . |