Example sentences of "[to-vb] [conj] [vb -s] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Among his other good qualities are : a strong attachment to his home and a constant readiness to defend it ; he is very willing to retrieve and has a good capacity for tracking ; he has considerable endurance , likes the water and is fond of children . |
2 | It is durable , easy to clean and has a 10-year guarantee . |
3 | A modest shoal can be inexpensive to buy and makes a delightful addition to the peaceful community aquarium . |
4 | It 's pleasant to use and makes a good barrier cream . |
5 | This is quite difficult to do and provides a great deal of fun . |
6 | With a spreadsheet set up on a personal computer , this requires very little time to calculate and provides a direct guide to strategies concerned with cost leadership . |
7 | Neil Perrett , above , twenty-nine and a freelance writer , was keen to stress the Metro GTi 's money- and environment-saving sides : ‘ The car is reasonable to insure , economical to run and has a closed loop catalyst fitted as standard . ’ |
8 | Although there is n't much sponge cake in this recipe , it is quite complicated to make and requires a little patience and careful measuring . |
9 | Each place has a special story to tell and offers a new experience of history : from neolithic man to Roman invasion , from William the Conqueror to the Civil War , from the Restoration to Queen Victoria and beyond . |