Example sentences of "[noun sg] [prep] [art] few more [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 ‘ 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 . ’
5 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 .
6 I think that erm he 's almost there , we shall be able to award him his proficiency badge for his locksmithing after a few more tests .
7 And the tutor 's impressions of one student are unlikely to remain vivid after he/she has looked at the work of a few more students .
8 Apart from the start state , which must be presented in full , any state can be described as its parent plus a few more details .
9 We 're in desperate need of a few more tenors for the choir . ’
10 Such is the general expectation that married couples will have children that those who do not want them , or want to put parenthood on a few more years , or sadly learn that they can not conceive , find themselves having to respond to veiled or not so veiled queries .
11 AZT does give you a chance for a few more years .
12 ‘ Just keep Toby off my back for a few more days .
13 After a month feel safe to build-up to a few more fish .
14 I want to take part in a few more races next year and you 'll never hear of a plump jockey winning races . ’
15 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 .
16 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 .
17 I do n't think I really minded what happened , though certainly the thought of a few more cannon shells flying past me did n't exactly cheer me up .
18 The sale of sheep and barley made up 35 per cent of the estate of Richard Jerard , a Chepping Wycombe pewterer and brazier , the residue including a few more animals , a little grain and hay , and an iron harrow , although another metal worker there owned nothing but the tools of his trade .
19 If there is no luck after a few days or the child is showing antagonism to the potty then the parent should leave the training for a few more weeks .
20 Michael , still in the saddle , stood in his stirrups and yelled with exultation , kicking on the slowing pony for a few more strides .
21 He 'll be in hospital for a few more days , while surgeons see how his wounds are healing .
22 Begin this pan with a few seconds of static shot ( remembering to allow for the backspace time ) and continue the shot for a few more seconds when you reach the end of the pan .
23 Debit the Curbash Compensation Fund with a few more milliemes . ’
24 She was too young to be away from home ; he should have been sure of her company for a few more years yet .
25 I still had my navy blue greatcoat , and went to the billeting officer for a few more blankets .
26 He pushed the idea for a few more pages , but Reynolds did n't read them all .
27 But the way he works at his game , do n't rule out the possibility of a few more wonder balls this summer .
28 He studied the English copy for a few more moments before dropping it into the shredder .
29 Today , we debate a legislative programme that could have been proposed only by a Government who have no purpose other than hanging on to office for a few more months .
30 ‘ Still in Mariánské Láznë , ’ Fabia replied , and chatted to her mother for a few more minutes , until her mother promptly gave her another worry to add to her collection .
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