Example sentences of "[noun sg] makes a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There 's no way of testing whether the strip of card which holds the cracker 's ‘ bang ’ is easy to grasp ; no indication if the whole cracker is easy to break , or tough as last year 's turkey ; and no clues as to whether the cracker makes a loud , emphatic noise . |
| 2 | This photograph makes an interesting comparison with those of Napoleonic period jackets in Glenn Steppler 's series of articles in ‘ MI ’ Nos.20 , 21 and 22 . |
| 3 | Fresh spring rhubarb makes a delectable jam or jelly , although the very early stalks may not have quite enough natural pectin to set properly . |
| 4 | Even the psyche , the temperament of a person finds expression in his speech , to say nothing of his temporary moods and every hearer makes a certain value judgement of a speaker simply on the basis of ‘ what he talks like ’ ( Pulgrum , 1951 , p. 17 ) . |
| 5 | The defendant makes a written offer to compromise the claim , making that offer ‘ without prejudice save as to costs . ’ |
| 6 | The firm says its key target is persuading busy young mums that Spam makes an easy meal in minutes . |
| 7 | Butler thus agrees with BRS to the extent that both cases see the battle of the forms as an exchange of counter-offers , which can only result in a contract when one side makes an unconditional acceptance , either intentionally , or in error . |
| 8 | The hon. Gentleman should note that although the Cornish air ambulance makes a valaable contribution in the county , it has not produced a measured improvement in response times for ambulances in Cornwall . |
| 9 | A pond makes an interesting and attractive feature in any garden , as well as encouraging wildlife . |
| 10 | The Jobs Collaborative Programme makes a realistic offer of quality jobs for high school graduates . |
| 11 | Visually , the beautiful ashlar-faced , portland stone facade makes an interesting contrast to the towers , turrets and dormers of the Gonville and Caius College building to the right of our illustration . |
| 12 | A digital multimeter makes a good frequency meter with the addition of the circuit shown . |
| 13 | Anya makes a gagging motion . |
| 14 | Gravadlax makes a delicious alternative to smoked salmon and is the raw fish marinated with plenty of herbs , especially dill . |
| 15 | The Cult of Pleasure makes a secretive reappearance . |
| 16 | The same fabric makes a beautiful dressing gown for men , women and children , either in deep , glowing , toning colours or as bright as you like . |
| 17 | Scary videos A worn-out tape makes an excellent bird scarer . |
| 18 | It is easy to forget that Byrd 's music possesses a chronology no less than Bach 's or Beethoven 's , and that chronology makes a solid basis for good programming . |
| 19 | So far as resident proprietors went this rough yardstick makes a useful indicator as to the probability of their owning land in other places . |
| 20 | ‘ If one thinks about it the President makes an ideal stalking horse . |
| 21 | The decline may sometimes be very gradual but in other cases a heart attack or stroke makes an immediate change in lifestyle necessary . |
| 22 | The chemical industry makes a crucial contribution to our health and prosperity and to protection of the environment . |
| 23 | Beta makes a good comparison star . |
| 24 | As for those stubborn areas which you may have thought beyond the reach of any cleaner — the stained or mouldy grouting round the back of the basin , the bath and the shower , plugholes and taps — you 'll find that the Steamatic 's powerful cleaning action makes a tremendous difference . |
| 25 | A herb wheel makes an attractive feature |
| 26 | Dining at ease inside a dragon makes a good symbol of the harnessing of mighty powers of nature for man 's comfort , or perhaps of pride coming before a fall . |
| 27 | Only the white-chinned petrel makes an occasional sortie past or drops down in the tussac . |
| 28 | A shoal makes an impressive sight , especially as they are one of the few catfish active by day . |
| 29 | Selecting a window makes a glassy clink . |
| 30 | Meanwhile , London Contemporary Dance makes a rare four day visit to the Liverpool Empire tomorrow with a three-work programme in which one piece is danced to Rolling Stones music . |