Example sentences of "few [noun pl] of [noun] [coord] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 If the fondant feels a little dry , add a few drops of water and knead in well .
2 A few drops of lavender or marjoram oil in a small bowl of warm water by the patient 's bed may aid relaxation and promote sleep .
3 She last saw him on January 16 when he packed a few items of clothing and left home .
4 According to Dr David Benton , even a few slices of toast and marmalade help to sharpen the memory .
5 I find an old plastic carrier bag , tip out the few bits of string and wire it contains and replace them with a handful of rusty bolts from the biscuit tin .
6 I pulled up a few tufts of grass and covered the blood .
7 Add the bay leaf and a few flecks of butter and bake four about 15 minutes .
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