Example sentences of "[vb base] [adv prt] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | This lunchtime we 're missing a Co-op beer-tasting and nosh up at the excellent Dragon House Chinese restaurant in Newcastle these politicians have much for which to answer . |
2 | In fact , all our theories of science are formulated on the assumption that space-time is smooth and nearly flat , so they break down at the big bang singularity , where the curvature of space-time is infinite . |
3 | Quick glance down at the clear water in the bowl . |
4 | If you 've only seen a De Lorean car in the Back to the Future films then drop in at the old plant in Dunmurry on Saturday afternoon ( 3.30 ) where the dream machine was produced . |
5 | And look down at the lumpy , single bed . |
6 | The opening episode of ‘ The Daleks ’ , ‘ The Dead Planet ’ premiers the use of Inlay in Doctor Who for one of the most historic shots in the programme 's history — the awesome moment when the Doctor , Ian , Barbara and Susan first look down at the glittering towers of the Dalek city , gleaming , some miles distant , in the rays of the setting sun . |
7 | Earlier her plan had been to go down to the village a little before the gala on the pretext of shopping and finding out the times of the events and perhaps look in at the antique shop ( for Mrs Price was on the Gala committee ) and let it be known she would join the young people , but now that her mother was ill that was out of the question , she pushed it on one side , the urgent thing was to get to the chemist 's and get the stuff up to her mother . |
8 | I must have a look round later , maybe look in at the big house , and see what Shimi Lovat and his officers were having for dinner . |
9 | There was a healthy balance for nineteen ninety three and this was mainly due to members supporting raffles and the fact that we have not put the show stand off at the British Aquarist Festival for a couple of years . |
10 | Next , look up at the blue sky — and notice a small , dark cloud drifting past . |
11 | I lie on my back and look up at the eternal sweep of marble skies . |
12 | Look up at the Great Tower which was built by the sons of Peter Parler in 1396 : -1406 , with a Renaissance gallery by B. Wohlmut , 1560–2 . |
13 | I wiped my brow , which had become a little sweaty , and took a last look up at the shadowless wall above . |
14 | If you have a very active job or tiring journey to work , give up at the statutory 29th week . |
15 | A glance back at the collective situation of first generation Caribbeans in the UK is enough to understand why black parents do not encourage their children 's sporting endeavours . |
16 | It proved a remarkable race for Naali who had been paid by the promoters to act as a pacemaker and drop out at the halfway stage . |
17 | I drink my whisky and look out at the inky loch . |
18 | Crossing the bridge , look back at the romantic view of the palaces backing on to the canal . |
19 | I look back at the old woman , marvelling at Enid and Philip for finding her interesting enough to talk about . |
20 | If we look back at the previous example of the combustion of methane , we see that the enthalpy term was far larger than the entropy term . |
21 | Check to see which deals include bundles and warranty support , and if you hang on to your back issues , look back at the full What Personal Computer review . |
22 | Especially when I look around at the bug-eyed gawkers staring , almost hypnotised , at the images . |
23 | As I look around at the happy faces it is difficult to realise that the German Army is only a few miles away across the River Seine where they are defending Le Havre . |
24 | Look around at the whole audience , those at the front , the left , the right , and the back . |
25 | Set all alarm clocks in the house to ensure you get up at the right hour , or if you 're in a guest house , ask for a breakfast call , nice and early . |
26 | Only stare up at the gaping hole in his cage and feel the terror of the sky beyond and look at where the broken end of the great branch that had fallen spiked out into the wild sky above as if broken part lay about him , its smaller branches and torn bark fretting on the cold wind . |
27 | ‘ If we are to reach our destination and fulfil the objectives set out at the United Nations National Conference , we need firm and committed leadership , ’ he said . |
28 | Charles Fleming and I had a chance to look around the beautiful shops , and eat out at the RED SEA PALACE HOTEL ( pure magic by the way ) . |
29 | A disconsolate group of climbers sitting round a kitchen table all lean forward and peer out at the iron-grey clouds rumbling past . |
30 | Each of the ten matings ( the lights black out at the crucial moments , of course ) is a vignette illustrating the transience of human relationships and the inequality which exists between uncommitted sexual partners , as passion , love , lust and power are unevenly distributed , invariably resulting in unhappiness . |