Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb mod] [vb infin] a few [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Vauxhall could learn a few tricks here , the cacophony from the 16-valver becoming tiresome when the engine 's full rev range is explored .
2 Yet he was well aware that tampering with the traditional approach to Swan Lake would ruffle a few feathers .
3 So Melanie would unpack a few things and go to bed early , herself .
4 Sir Paul would be grateful if Commander Dalgliesh could spare a few minutes to see him .
5 Sometimes an Orc or Goblin will capture a few Snotlings and train them to perform entertaining tricks , or to perform simple tasks .
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