Example sentences of "[vb base] [prep] [num] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 ( vii ) Stain for 5 min with 2% Giemsa or any other conventional stain ( see Section 2.3 ) , or C-band as described in Section 2.4 .
2 Stain for 5 min in a Coplin jar .
3 ( ix ) Incubate extracted cells at room temperature for approximately 20 min in an appropriate dilution of the specific antibody in PBS — Tween + 3 mg/ml BSA , wash twice in PBS — Tween and stain for 20 min in the second ( labelled ) antibody diluted in PBS — Tween + 3 mg/ml BSA .
4 Most banks and monetary authorities distinguish between two types of bank deposits :
5 We can get a somewhat clearer idea of how enzymes work if we distinguish between two kinds of chemical bond , which differ in the nature and magnitude of the forces holding the atoms together .
6 Issue numbers distinguish between two kinds of modification record :
7 Domesday Book records land for 16 ploughs at Newbald , and a church .
8 And the figures would have been higher still , but for a smaller rise in car offences which account for three quarters of all reported crimes .
9 Then simmer for 1 hour until tender .
10 Add the apple and coconut , bring to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour .
11 Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes until clear .
12 An attendance rate of 90% , however , does not mean that 10% of pupils are absent : the missing 10% could come from a small minority of pupils with lengthy absences — the same ten pupils absent for the whole week — or from a higher percentage of pupils with brief absences — fifty pupils absent for one day over the course of the week .
13 Are they told , for example , that it is near impossible to build a sound airstrip for heavy transport jets in conditions of wicked cold and chilling damp , such as the Falklands suffer for seven months of the year ?
14 I mean after thirty years of policies our own real economy is shambles , growing unemployment .
15 Three principal features distinguished the 17 malignant from the 53 benign strictures in this series : ( 1 ) appearance late in the course of ulcerative colitis ( 61% probability of malignancy in strictures that develop after 20 years of disease v 0% probability in those occurring before 10 years ) ; ( 2 ) location proximal to the splenic flexure ( 86% probability of malignancy v 47% in sigmoid , 10% in rectum , and 0% in splenic flexure and descending colon ) ; and ( 3 ) symptomatic large bowel obstruction ( 100% probability of malignancy v only 14% in the absence of obstruction or constipation ) .
16 But I was talking to a Prof up there the other day , the actual A level , do you know , it 's pathetic really , I mean when you 're talking about law degrees you want about threes A's at A and now even accepting C's A , A level C's for engineering itself !
17 Compact , single-member , constituencies ( as opposed to large , multi-member , constituencies ) provide for one representative in a way that is said to facilitate constituent-member contact and the redress of individual grievances .
18 The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow appear for two nights at London Astoria as part of an extensive European tour .
19 Heat two tablespoons of oil in a frying pan ; fry four or five burgers at a time and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until well done .
20 Bring to a simmer , cover and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender , but not collapsing .
21 Bring to the boil and cook for 1 minute on high heat .
22 Reduce the heat to 170C/340F and cook for about 10 minutes , then turn over and cook for 5 minutes until brown and crispy .
23 Add the herring fillets and cook for 2 minutes on both sides over a gentle heat .
24 Meanwhile , in a separate pan heat the oil and add the diced onions and garlic , cook for 2 minutes without colouring .
25 Cook for 7–10 minutes until al dente .
26 Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown .
27 Stir carefully to mix together , then cook for 3 minutes over a medium heat .
28 2 Roast the joint in the oven for 30 minutes , then reduce the temperature to 190C/375F/Gas 5 and cook for 15 minutes per 450g/1lb for rare beef , or 20 minutes per 450g/1lb for medium .
29 Replace the mushrooms in the soaking liquid in a medium pan and cook for 15 minutes until near-tender and fragrant .
30 Add the chickpeas , tomatoes , sugar , garam masala and seasoning to taste , and cook for 30 minutes over a very gentle heat , stirring frequently .
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