Example sentences of "[vb base] [adv prt] [art] [adj] [noun sg] for " in BNC.

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1 Heat the oil in a large heavy pan , add the bacon or ham , onion , carrot and celery and cook over a moderate heat for about 10min , until lightly browned and well softened .
2 Cover , cook over a moderate heat for ten minutes .
3 Cover and cook over a medium heat for 5min , then add the carrots and celery and cook for a further 5min .
4 Heat the olive oil in a large casserole or pan , add the Parma ham and the onion , cover and cook over a low heat for 10min , stirring once or twice .
5 Cover the pan and cook over a low heat for 3 minutes .
6 Cook over a low heat for about 10 minutes .
7 Melt the margarine or butter in a small pan , add the flour and cook over a low heat for 1–2 minutes .
8 Add trout and cook over a medium-high heat for 10 mins , turning once , until golden and cooked .
9 Add chicken portions and cook over a high heat for a few mins on each side until brown .
10 Rifts persistently occur within the human race , and one important cause could well be found in the tendency of human beings to group themselves together and rally around a particular banner for no other reason than to be able to identify another group as an ‘ enemy ’ upon whom can be laid the blame for hardship and misery suffered ; suffering which it has not been possible to attribute to any obvious cause .
11 ‘ When you put on a magic show for the people up there . ’
12 We were in London for rehearsals at the Globe , and the actors put on the new play for the first time on the 29th of June , 1613 .
13 Add the mushrooms and courgette and fry over a medium heat for 8 minutes or until the vegetables are soft .
14 Put up a detailed proposal for consideration when we get back , and we 'll see if they buy the specifics . ’
15 Roll out the remaining white fondant and cut out a little rectangle for the collection-time sign .
16 Please note : Bookings can only be accepted if you cut out the relevant token for the course you 're applying for and enclose it with your initial application .
17 Put out a general call for Lt. Vologsky at once , ’ he snapped .
18 And we used to do thirty-six holes a day ; caddie for one player in the morning and then pick up a fresh bag for the afternoon .
19 Fill in a separate voucher for each of the following purchases :
20 She also helped set up a convalescent home for patients from the East End after the cholera epidemic of 1867 .
21 It was not until 1988 that they set out a detailed strategy for carrying out a series of experiments to confirm their preliminary observations that nuclear fusion may be possible at room temperature inside metals .
22 The following outline of a programme of study , reflection and action is firmly based on WACC 's ‘ Christian Principles of Communication ’ , which ‘ set out the corporate agenda for WACC ’ .
23 In Chapter 15 we set out the basic case for allowing free markets to allocate resources .
24 We will back an enhanced role for the International Atomic Energy Agency in inspecting nuclear sites and for the UN Security Council in acting against those nations which break their non-proliferation obligations .
25 It was typical of the thoroughness of his approach that he immediately decided to visit sixteen gaols in nearby counties so that he could gauge the extent of the evil , look for alternative solutions and make out a proper case for reform .
26 Continue along the minor road for a mile to rejoin the main coast road , the A46 which has wonderful views across the lough .
27 Earlier this year it was announced that the block contained an oilfield with recoverable reserves of 250 million to 500 million barrels of oil , putting it in the so-called ‘ elephant field ’ category and the largest oil find off the British coast for five years .
28 All the leaves that fall into the pond congregate around the loosened wire for me to collect up in a simple once daily netting session .
29 In our part of the world we keep up the brave talk for the sake of the image of the region , so that there may be at least some inward investment and so that those industrialists , small business , training centres , local enterprises and cooperatives which are struggling so hard to make a go of it , will not be discouraged from at least having a go , but there is n't much hope and conviction really .
30 Human societies use up the instinctual energy for other purposes than those of immediate individual gratification .
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