Example sentences of "[verb] [prep] [art] few moment " in BNC.
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1 | Let us think for a few moments of the wonderful achievements of the human race — the towns that have been built , the works of art that have been produced — the books , plays , films , pictures , music … the progress that has been made in science and technology . |
2 | Warned that she could only stay for a few moments , Laura had sat down quietly in a chair beside the bed , taking her cousin 's inert , pale hand and praying , as she had never prayed before , that Liz would be able to survive her ordeal . |
3 | Jessamy stopped drawing for a few moments . |
4 | As the music begins , concentrate for a few moments on relaxing your body in the usual way . |
5 | Newman had stopped walking for a few moments , his mind racing . |
6 | The wireless crackled for a few moments until , after much jiggling with the knobs , the voice of Mr Chamberlain became clear . |
7 | And I knelt for a few moments , head buried in my hands . |
8 | Before dusk Holly and those who had arrived that day were taken to the Bath house to stand for a few moments beneath the trickle of lukewarm water . |
9 | All the beauty that ought to be but rarely is , all the promises of perfection are caught in a few moments of that iridescent light . |
10 | He picked it up crossly , but after listening for a few moments , his expression softened and he nodded twice . |
11 | But pause for a few moments with the two names it introduces us to — Robert Taylor , the author , and the book 's recipient , Percivall Pott , whose characteristic signature it contains . |
12 | Leave the rabbit to set for a few moments . |
13 | While you savour the delicious smell of new mown grass , relax for a few moments , drink in the March sunshine and enjoy the prospect of spring — that 's what gardening is all about . |
14 | Relax for a few moments , then return to the starting position and repeat to the other side . |
15 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
16 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
17 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
18 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
19 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
20 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
21 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
22 | Afterwards lie down and relax for a few moments . |
23 | Then relax for a few moments . |
24 | Afterwards , relax for a few moments . |
25 | Afterwards , lie down and relax for a few moments . |
26 | Afterwards , lie down and relax for a few moments . |
27 | Afterwards , lie down and relax for a few moments . |
28 | Well , let's look for a few moments this morning at one such incident when Jesus did do it and it 's in er , Mark chapter four , I want to read a few verses from there , Mark chapter four . |
29 | After I had been kept waiting for a few moments in an ante-room , I was ushered into the main boardroom where Dr Barton and six colleagues were seated around a long , rectangular , polished table . |
30 | We stand for a few moments in each other 's arms , and I ask what we should do this evening . |