Example sentences of "[adj] and [vb base] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Veinlets , on the other hand , are primitive and constitute the finer twigs of a principal vein ; they are preceded by tracheae and carry macrotrichia ( Fig. 37 ) . |
| 2 | Obviously the decrease in the amount of time spent with the first-born will have an effect but many parents are aware of this and make a great effort to give attention to the older child . |
| 3 | The first time he sang the poem Bilbo had just handed over the Ring and was off to Rivendell ; the words accordingly express a sense of abdication , of having been left behind , along with determination to accept this and make a new life somewhere as yet unknown . |
| 4 | One of these days I 'll go out like this and scare the whole population , 'cos they 'll think I 'm in me bare pelt . ’ |
| 5 | Annuals and tender perennials are best for this and provide a vast range of colours and textures . |
| 6 | Cyprio are also aware of this and market a similar brush ( only the colours and the fact that Black Knight has ‘ hooks ’ where Cyprio has loops , differ ) but to add to the potential for biological filtration with their denser crimped bristle Bio-brushes . |
| 7 | As the trainer you must provide instructions , and the dog will accept this and adopt a subordinate role . |
| 8 | ‘ It was past time for me to win a big one like this and play an aggressive final round . ’ |
| 9 | There are many adults who 've had to face up to this problem and have , in actual fact , overcome it Susan Hampshire is one ; I believe Hans Anderson , also , has suffered from this difficulty — that with help they can overcome this and live a normal life . |
| 10 | Most of the game is mental — being able to keep your head clear and retain a certain outlook on life should mean that bad times are neither so frequent nor so lengthy as they would be if you start examining your technique or doubting your ability . |
| 11 | The CGA graphics are large and clear and use the basic colour capabilities of the CGA monitor very well . |
| 12 | To book , call Ticketmaster on 01-379 4444 and mention The Independent offer before Thursday 12 October . |
| 13 | But it firmly rejected any idea of reforming the system , saying : ‘ We are against suggestions and demonstrations which aim to lead people astray and change the constitutional basis of our state . ’ |
| 14 | Take one from Women 5 Weekly and rewrite the first three paragraphs for Playboy . |
| 15 | Mrs Major 's party set off for the northern half of the seat to goad the faithful and stir the idle while Mr Major toured the south . |
| 16 | They are very economical and remain a viable buy because of their extreme portability , especially for use in the car , where CDs — with their wider dynamic range — have little advantage . |
| 17 | I think they 've got to become less competitive , less arrogant and less dominant , seeing that as the macho role , and I think they 've got to become erm much more erm feminine and approve the feminine characteristics , so that there is n't so much difference between the two genders , and particularly in marriage and in the home . |
| 18 | The abilities not just to comprehend , to take things into one 's own understanding , and to make something of them , but also to be able to evaluate critically the available theories and traditions , and to be willing and have the mental toughness to take up a stance of one 's own : all these abilities point to an intellectual independence , requiring real academic freedom for their realization . |
| 19 | Fold it in half and use the folded edge as the centre of the band . |
| 20 | when delivering a kick , raise the kicking knee and leg high and maintain a straight line through the body ; and |
| 21 | Get the wing-tip holder to keep the down wind wing-tip high and apply a little aileron to prevent it falling during the first part of the take-off run . |
| 22 | Instead , you held your head high and let a glazed look mask your eyes . |
| 23 | Let's celebrate : organisers Cordelia Ditton and Dominic D'Angelo are determined that the overall tone will be upbeat and create a feel-good factor |
| 24 | A township seemingly unaffected by Parliamentary influence , with Roman Catholics worshipping openly with , perhaps a despairing vicar trying , perhaps half-heartedly , to depress the old and infiltrate the Anglican requirements possibly to a largely unwilling ( or might they have been uncaring ? ) flock . |
| 25 | He or she may now buy 5 per cent of the equity of the ungeared firm , ABC Ltd , for 12,500 and receive an expected return of 2,000 [ ( 0.05 ) ( 40,000 ) ] . |
| 26 | For one month you and your companions will live together on an uninhabited island to show just how resourceful , brave and fit the young people of this country are . |
| 27 | In the event of the contractor failing to provide the necessary proof of payment where he is able to do so , the employer has the right to pay the subcontractor direct and deduct the equivalent sums from other payments to the contractor . |
| 28 | The exploited areas ( in this case the south of Italy ) remain underdeveloped and poor because the more advanced sectors , which control the state , direct and dominate the underdeveloped areas in a way which blocks any attempt at organisation and cooperation with them . |
| 29 | Because we joined Club Social and come the bitter frosty nights we can gather round for another glass for old time 's sake and really get it on at the Club 18–30 reunions at South Coast World in November , Blackpool in March . |
| 30 | Municipal legal restrictions upon a State 's treaty-making powers can not support a claim of treaty invalidity unless the domestic restrictions are manifest and concern an internal law of fundamental importance . |