Example sentences of "a few words [coord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She caught a few words but did not hear Fru Gertlinger say , ‘ It would be best to say nothing , I think . |
| 2 | Sometimes I understood a few words or phrases ( ‘ Japaner nicht gut ’ , ‘ Demokratie ’ ) but on the whole it was a hopeless conversation just because he so badly wanted to get his meaning across to me . |
| 3 | Later , people would come along , dig him up and remove him to a more permanent resting place where the vicar would say a few words and it would all be over , except for those who remembered him . |
| 4 | Corbett whispered a few words and the friar looked up sharply and nodded . |
| 5 | Then he opened his eyes , spoke a few words and eventually tried a few tentative steps round his hospital room . |
| 6 | He muttered a few words and his companions chuckled . |
| 7 | Knight bannerets of the king 's household stopped them but Cranston muttered a few words and they let him by . |
| 8 | Ciaran said a few words and presented the prizes to the winning teams . |
| 9 | So why could Dr Neil , with a few words and a sidelong look , lance her indignation so easily , compel her to reassess herself and life ? |
| 10 | It is a commonly-held belief in Australia that the Aborigines have no real language , just a few words and no grammar . |
| 11 | Then before putting the resolution to the vote I shall say a few words and ask whether , ah , there are any questions . |
| 12 | ‘ A few words and the offer of deep cups of claret . ’ |
| 13 | What I 'll do is give you a system whereby even at the drop of a hat you will be able to put together a few words and speak with clarity , speak coherently and be able to put your point of view across . |
| 14 | and can be preceded by ( e.g. ‘ squelch ’ , ‘ bulge ’ ) ; is never preceded by , and is preceded by only in a few words and names , e.g. ‘ Welsh ’ , ‘ Walsh ’ , . |
| 15 | He did it on the guitar and you were simply found a few words and |