Example sentences of "[noun] for [art] few [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But I flatter myself that I can meet this danger more calmly and securely than most philologists ; my philosophical seriousness is already too deeply rooted , the true and essential problems of life and thought have been too clearly shown to me by the great mystagogue Schopenhauer … " ( 1869 ) ; " I love the Greeks more and more … [ but ] … the philologist 's existence … seems to me more and more anomalous " ( 1870 ) ; " For me , everything that is best and most beautiful is associated with the names Schopenhauer and Wagner , and I am proud and happy to share this feeling with my closest friends " ( 1870 again ) ; and from the close of the same year , " Let us drag on in this university existence for a few more years ; let us take it as a sorrowful lesson … I realize what Schopenhauer 's doctrine of university wisdom is all about … |
| 2 | We have already quoted part of the letter to Rohde , written in December , which gives the best testimony to Nietzsche 's state of mind : " Let us drag on in this university existence for a few more years … |
| 3 | I would like more money for a few more things though |
| 4 | I took a siesta in the shade , and when evening rolled around was feeling fit enough to head back into Bandera for a few more beers at the Silver Dollar . |
| 5 | ‘ A most dramatic turn of events ! ’ he began and then , becoming aware of Madame Gauthier 's fiercely disapproving frown , he gave a conciliatory bow and said , with a meaning glance in Dora 's direction , ‘ If Madame will permit , I should like to use the salon for a few more minutes . ’ |
| 6 | The evenings would usually finish on the terrace for a few quiet drinks with new found friends and then off to bed . |
| 7 | Abbey Burnfoot fished well over low water on night tides for a few decent codling . |
| 8 | In an age in which almost every worthwhile appointment likely to attract a gentleman could be obtained only through political interest , true independence was a luxury for a few wealthy bachelors without close kin , and politicians were expected to satisfy their constituents ' needs . |
| 9 | By the time I had been an intern for a few more months , doing my rounds in my white coat with stethoscope dangling round my neck ( and feeling very important ) , Father had had to close down the second branch , leaving — for the time being — only the original shop which he had opened near the Market Place where the annual Goose Fair was held . |
| 10 | Hence Sharon and partner Martin can only get to be with their pedigree chum for a few precious hours on Sunday mornings at kennels in Wickford . |
| 11 | In or after 1147 Andrew returned to England for a few troubled years as the first abbot of Wigmore , a daughter house of St Victor in Herefordshire . |
| 12 | a little more wait and I was back on the bed of the big machine for a few parting shots . |
| 13 | We do n't want to have every last stop pulled out on our behalves in a last , heroic effort to extend our lives for a few more days or weeks or months . |
| 14 | Perhaps this is an appropriate place for a few brief notes on the more common chemical fertilizers and organic manures of plant and animal origin . |
| 15 | We freeze and drown worms for a few more minutes . |
| 16 | Brookside ( 7 million ) is so seeped in worthy but heavy storylines that there is a definite need for a few lighter moments . |
| 17 | As she hunted for a worn pair of leather gloves in the pocket of her pelisse , she did not appear to notice that she had been pulled closely in to the gentleman for a few brief seconds . |
| 18 | Noddy 's Playtime is aimed at three to seven year olds , but it might well bring back memories for a few older people too . |
| 19 | I inquired after my brother , Max , who had finally agreed a few months ago to work for Dad 's firm , and I established that he was in Paris for a few more days . |
| 20 | ‘ Just do n't ever forget that I hate you , Luke , ’ she reminded him in a fine , tense little voice , staving off complete sensual surrender for a few desperate seconds . |
| 21 | AZT does give you a chance for a few more years . |
| 22 | ‘ Just keep Toby off my back for a few more days . |
| 23 | She sat dully in the cab while the driver talked non-stop about foreign tourists who would dominate his trade for a few more months to come . |
| 24 | ‘ And I hope we 're both mature enough to treat each other with civility and respect for the few remaining days we 're forced to spend together . ’ |
| 25 | There 's no supplement for the few single rooms available in some resorts , but they are soon filled . |
| 26 | I lay on the ground for a few more moments , then continued on my way through the trees in the direction of Brigade Headquarters , pondering on the likely thoughts of Colonel Peter Young and his three Officers back there on the hill . |
| 27 | Now that isolation is over South Africa 's unwholesome pre-eminence in making money and fame out of the game for a few over-exposed players ( at the expense of enjoyment of the game for the many ) could be infectious . |
| 28 | Durham 's advent provides a new lease of life for a few senior pros whilst the local talent is gradually integrated . |
| 29 | The often surprising results of the January Old Master drawing sales in New York revealed that it is just as easy to overspend on a drawing as it is on a painting , and conversely , that despite high prices for a few grand names , drawings still remain a little understood and modestly priced field . |
| 30 | He whirled away from them to stalk the floor for a few raging paces , and as abruptly rounded on them again . |