Example sentences of "and [noun pl] to make a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | And if , on occasion , they pillaged or , like the following of Eudes of Burgundy , held up caravans of pilgrims and merchants to make a quick profit from their ransoms , few can have been surprised ; for it was adventure , self-interest , and companionship that bound knights to their lords . |
2 | Add mint leaves to stuffing for shoulder of lamb or mix with other chopped herbs and breadcrumbs to make a crunchy crust on the roast ( see the recipe for Herby roast lamb on the next page ) . |
3 | This is because the choreographer has amalgamated the steps , poses and gestures to make a particular statement about the story , theme or music inspiring the work . |
4 | Justin held in abhorrence the Gnostic mixing of myths and cults to make an unpalatable bouillabaisse of religions . |
5 | Again we 're using repetition in different octaves and lots of slides and pull-offs to make a smooth transition between each position . |
6 | You can use more bends and elbows to make a rigid pipe union , of course , but this adds still further to the ‘ Windscale ’ appearance of the thing . |
7 | Some of the other men had been busy , tying together ropes and halters to make a long leash . |