Example sentences of "of a [det] [noun pl] [prep] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 Because they Hyflo has 4 outlets , and I am trying to keep within budget , I would make do with 4 plates with a gap of a few inches between them — the overall effect should be total bottom filtration as there would be some sideways suction across the gravel in the gaps .
2 When he was a pace in front of her , nothing but a jangling space of a few inches between them , his voice was feather-soft .
3 The dilemma followed me through the publication of a few accounts of my researches .
4 I append the headings of a few subjects to which I have given some attention , and which I could write a readable article upon .
5 Even If you are not religious , it is a welcome chance for social contact and the exchange of a few pleasantries with him .
6 My celebration consisted of a few beers with my caddie friends at Edinburgh station and on the night train .
7 The evening shadows were now lengthening and the support crew had thoughts of a few points in their heads .
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