Example sentences of "[vb base] [pron] [verb] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For much of the time , he is the achiever who tries for a reasonable percentage return . |
| 2 | Remove the vanilla pod , skim the jam , and let it cool for a few minutes before turning it into small jars . |
| 3 | For an ice cream cake , buy a large pack of vanilla flavour and let it warm for a little while until it can be moulded into a circle , and then refreeze it . |
| 4 | To the buttery juices in the pan add the brandy and let it sizzle for a few seconds . |
| 5 | Producing this amount of new growth also means adequate moisture below : when weather is dry , remember the thirsty ramblers ; lay the hose out and let it dribble for a few hours . |
| 6 | Let us think for a few moments of the wonderful achievements of the human race — the towns that have been built , the works of art that have been produced — the books , plays , films , pictures , music … the progress that has been made in science and technology . |
| 7 | And in the fourth year I tend to do them an evaluation sheet , where I write down lots of questions about the project they have just done , and maybe get them to sit for a double lesson and write about the things they experienced and found out … |
| 8 | And Joe 's mum give me mostly pound coins and get it changed for a ten pound note . |
| 9 | I like us to think for a little while this morning just what it means to be a Christian , we 've been hearing and seeing and been challenged and accepting Christ as our saviour and over the week in Harlow a number made that response and not only in Harlow and in Earls Court but right across the country and into Europe and into Africa as well , through the , through the life link , men and women who have been challenged into accepting Jesus Christ as their saviour and I 'd like us to think for a little while this morning just what it means to be a Christian now obviously as we perhaps know er , and , and , and God work clearly shows to us that it is not in being religion , somebody well said that religion is man 's attempt to find God but the gospel is God 's method of seeking out and finding men and so just as the same as you 've seen that bridge of life illustration and we try with our planks to get across to God we ca n't make it , |
| 10 | Just before they reach the flowering stage — earlier if you need the land for another crop — chop them down , allow them to wilt for a few hours then plough or dig them in . |
| 11 | I find myself pausing for a few dots myself before I turn over the page to find where all this is leading . |
| 12 | As employers find themselves competing for a falling number of young workers , there is a real opportunity to change out-dated and discriminatory attitudes towards older people . |
| 13 | Keep 'em peeled for a gold-coloured Heritage H150 Les Paul-style guitar , serial 115403 , a black Fenix Telecaster copy with a Granite gigbag , a Rat distortion pedal serial 164076 , two Sansamp units serial numbers 70332 and 70333 , two ADA Micro Tube guitar power amps serial numbers VT10428 and VT10431 , and two ADA MB-1 bass effects units numbers 900853 and 900871 . |
| 14 | I mean he came for a flying visit and he went back did n't he ? he came for a flying visit and went back |
| 15 | Cooking procedures : most of the meals do not need cooking , just add hot water and leave them to stand for a few minutes . |
| 16 | house you know for a few pence . |
| 17 | So a new calliper how much do you think for a new calliper ? |
| 18 | And why do they look for an ALTERNATIVE interpretation |
| 19 | Do they survive for a long time ? |
| 20 | Alternately , having made the cheese as above , leave it draining for an extra six to eight hours . |
| 21 | It has delightfully bright , comfortable public rooms designed to ensure guests have everything needed for a relaxed and leisurely stay . |