Example sentences of "[noun] i [vb past] [art] few " in BNC.

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1 Before I left for San Francisco I spent a few days wandering the considerable length and the decidedly inconsiderable breadth of the Canal , newest of the major approaches to Balboa 's ocean .
2 There is no need to be too rigid in your choice of material for each season , unless you feel it is important , but nevertheless you should still maintain the overall feeling of each season , although in some cases I chose a few out-of-season flowers to give a better colour or shape .
3 With a prayer of thankfulness I rowed the few yards to her , made fast the dinghy to a cleat on her transom , and climbed on board .
4 ‘ You 'll remember my sayin' I had a few aces up m'sleeve , when we discussed our lack of numbers an ’ the possibility of these people operatin' outside patrols ? ’
5 To improve pollination I planted a few sweet pea plants in among the runners .
6 Just after the War I carried a few bags there .
7 Analysing his match-winning contribution he said : ‘ Prior to the match I tried a few shots from that same position with my right foot and missed .
8 Now that was the point I made a few moments ago .
9 Me and Andy looked all over for you both last night I had a few things on my mind
10 Last night I had a few things on my mind to be able to apologize .
11 Oh jesus , Maggots I caught a few
12 ‘ Rain , after I rang you this morning I made a few more enquiries and then went and told Barbara she was to come with me . ’
13 ‘ When I got the call to come to Belgium I had a few things to do , ’ he explained .
14 In the evening after dinner I had a few words with Barrymore alone .
15 As I walked through the rubble in the direction of the road leading back to Amfreville and Brigade H.Q I passed a few slit trenches manned by No. 4 Commando .
16 cos I worked two years all the time I had a few bob for that extra that 's all .
17 Under cross-examination I added a few more details about my supposed activities .
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