Example sentences of "[verb] [adv prt] [prep] a little " in BNC.
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1 | Sticking on with a little royal icing or glue , wrap the strip carefully around the edge of the roof , scalloped edge upwards . |
2 | Afraid that she might have hurt Nora , who was sitting very quietly , Louise added , ‘ Of course , she 'll miss you but I do think she could stay on for a little longer , to see what might happen . ’ |
3 | Questioned , Swayne stated that the animal had been let out at approximately 9.30 on Saturday evening and was crying to be let in at a little before midnight . |
4 | The expense of necessary heating and drying is not only considerable , but is ultimately hopeless — it is not a tax which in any way augments a person 's living standards , but , like protection money , merely staves off for a little longer an absolute loss . |
5 | If liked , wrap the ribbon around the edge of the cake drum , securing on with a little royal icing . |
6 | Cut out four long strips and use to cover the cake drum around the cake , securing on with a little royal icing and trimming to fit . |
7 | If liked , wrap the ribbon around the edge of the cake drum , securing on with a little royal icing . |
8 | Transfer to the cake drum with care , securing on with a little royal icing . |
9 | Wrap the ribbon around the edge of the cake drum , if using , securing on with a little royal icing . |
10 | Transfer the boat to the cake drum and secure on with a little royal icing . |
11 | ‘ You could let Rose take over for a little . ’ |
12 | ‘ Ma 's coming up in a little , Ethel too . |
13 | La Plante obviously enjoys writing tough , all-action thrillers but this latest epic was crying out for a little more subtlety and a couple of rounded characters . |
14 | La Plante obviously enjoys writing tough , all-action thrillers but this latest epic was crying out for a little more subtlety and a couple of rounded characters . |
15 | La Plante obviously enjoys writing tough , all-action thrillers but this latest epic was crying out for a little more subtlety and a couple of rounded characters . |
16 | It is expected to be worked out in a little over six years . |
17 | ‘ I should love to see them sometime , ’ said Charles , ‘ but I wonder if I might sit down for a little ? |
18 | Katherine had even bought herself a new dress for the occasion out of her own pocket money topped up with a little from the bank account into which her own presents went . |
19 | In the meantime , take two quarts of milk , and the yolks of four eggs beaten up with a little grated nutmeg . |
20 | Ellwood said , ‘ So just stick around for a little longer , yeah ? |