Example sentences of "[vb base] [adv prt] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Although his wife 's chintz chaircovers bring on a certain nausea whenever I am obliged to call . "
2 Friday nights are hot at Apples and Snakes — every week they bring on a new lineup of outstanding poets and performers .
3 Sam Baker QC ( almost ) from number 113a had suggested that he ‘ bring along a few bottles of my Australian Chardonnay ’ but no one could face the prospect of being talked through another glass of uniquely flinty , resonantly expressive Murray River Chardonnay by Sam Baker QC ( almost ) .
4 If you know certain children are going to have difficulty in separating from parents , then it helps if they bring along a favourite toy .
5 It is our reasons for asserting a dependent conditional which bring in a good deal more than what is brought in by the conditional itself .
6 Shots of unadulterated paradise — images of soft sand , azure skies and palm-fringed beaches can , when they are well done , bring in a great deal of money , yet , all too often , there is something empty about such shots .
7 They bring in a similar amount of cash as small , or public , lotteries .
8 Next year I hope they bring in a seeding system as many of the top winning dogs clashed very early on .
9 He did say that by concentrating on types of labourers , and learning from the studies of life he admired so much in work by Gavarni , Daumier , Dore , De Groux , and Rops , he hoped one day to produce acceptable illustrations for the magazines and newspapers , and bring in a small income .
10 from tarts , striptease , bring in a brimming pot , sexually
11 when you get tho when you get the half the er when you get sort of well like the scooterist dos and th the DJs bring it up , I mean they bring in a hard core
12 Bring in a few television lamps though and watch your amps .
13 Venison sales bring in a further £1.3–3 million , depending on prevailing prices .
14 Send in a good quality tape with no more than four songs .
15 Either send in a large team , which would eventually draw attention to itself ; use a sleeper , which would only cause its own problems ; or call in a loner .
16 Put in pan and slowly melt over a low heat , but do not boil .
17 Cook over a gentle heat , stirring until the mixture turns thick .
18 Add 15ml ( 1tbsp ) water and cook over a gentle heat until the jam has melted .
19 COOK OVER A HOT BARBECUE FIRE OR UNDER A MODERATE GRILL TURNING FREQUENTLY AND BASTING WITH THE MARINADE FOR 15–20 MINUTES .
20 Heat the oil in a large casserole dish or saucepan , add the onion , cover and cook over a moderate heat until softened and transparent , about 5min .
21 Stir the leek purée into the butter and cook over a moderate heat until warmed through .
22 Heat the oil in a large heavy pan , add the bacon or ham , onion , carrot and celery and cook over a moderate heat for about 10min , until lightly browned and well softened .
23 Heat the oil in a large saucepan , add the onion and garlic , cover and cook over a moderate heat until the vegetables are soft , in about 3–4min .
24 Cook over a moderate heat ( so the liquid just moves ) for about 40 minutes .
25 Cover , cook over a moderate heat for ten minutes .
26 Cover and cook over a medium heat for 5min , then add the carrots and celery and cook for a further 5min .
27 Now brown your lamb bits in olive oil , sprinkle with salt , add the water/vinegar/herbs/garlic infusion and cook over a medium heat .
28 Heat the olive oil in a large casserole or pan , add the Parma ham and the onion , cover and cook over a low heat for 10min , stirring once or twice .
29 Combine the yolks and cream , and cook over a low heat , or in a bain-marie , until the custard thickens slightly .
30 Stir in the cornflour , Sweetex Granulated , orange and lemon rind , then cook over a low heat stirring constantly until the mixture boils and thickens .
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