Example sentences of "apply a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Wash daily , apply a non-greasy body lotion to dry patches only , and wear loose cotton next to the skin when you can . |
| 2 | Then , with the paint still damp on the paper , I apply a small , but watery mixture of burnt umber and Prussian blue to the area where the bulk of the shadows are found and allow this to bleed into the stone undercoat . |
| 3 | Then , with the paint still damp on the paper , I apply a small , but watery mixture of burnt umber and Prussian blue to the area where the bulk of the shadows are found and allow this to bleed into the stone undercoat . |
| 4 | Apply a small amount of the product the size of a one pence behind the ear and leave for 24 hours . |
| 5 | A GYROSTABILISER consists of a small , rapidly spinning , motor-driven flywheel which is able to sense movement of a model about any chosen axis and apply a cancelling movement to the appropriate servo . |
| 6 | When dealing with windows , remove all traces of rust and apply a neutralising agent to badly affected areas . |
| 7 | After washing , particularly if your skin is oily , apply a mild astringent such as rosewater ( or one of the skin tonics suggested in Chapter 5 ) . |
| 8 | Well , yes , it can be that easy if you are only moving fairly slowly , but bear in mind that to stop in a reasonable distance you have to hold on the control long enough to raise the nose and apply a braking force . |
| 9 | Never apply a depilatory cream to inflamed or broken skin , or shortly before or after using soap , deodorant or a perfumed product . |
| 10 | Ensure the existing mortar bed is smooth , then apply a dry mix of new mortar . |
| 11 | Trends in Old Master drawings over the last twelve years analysed by Professor Victor Ginsburgh and Nicholas Schwed of Brussels University , who apply a new methodology |
| 12 | Simply towel-dry hair thoroughly and apply a decent sized blob ( according to the length of your hair ) . |
| 13 | We therefore apply a finite-difference approach to solving the required equations . |
| 14 | Does this enable the court to take into account the comparative social utility of the product and apply a cost-benefit analysis ? |
| 15 | ‘ That gave the free-lovers a bit of a turn , ’ admitted Constance , ‘ but they think if you apply a nice hygienic bit of clingfilm , everything 'll be all right . |
| 16 | Ceilings : Apply a similar technique to that used for canopies . |
| 17 | For θ <0 , we apply a similar procedure , decreasing θ from zero and calculating θ in each tableau using ( 6.4a ) . |
| 18 | Rub lightly with medium grade steel wool ; dust off and apply a final coat of varnish , finishing in the direction of the wood grain |
| 19 | When varnish is completely dry , apply a final top coat of colourless varnish . |
| 20 | If it bursts then net the fish out and apply a tiny dab of TCP or Gentian Violet to disinfect the wound and it will probably heal up all by itself . |
| 21 | Apply a sterile eyepad and hold it in place with micropore tape . |
| 22 | Apply a warm khaki-green on the browbone , rounding down to the outside corner of the eye , and highlight with an orangy glow just under the arch of the eyebrow . |
| 23 | Apply a warm , skintoned blusher , so it does n't detract from eyes and mouth . |
| 24 | Carefully lift each piece of leaf or flower used in the design and apply a smallish amount of glue to its underside . |
| 25 | After sunbathing , always apply a soothing , unperfumed moisturiser over face and body to delay peeling and prolong your tan . |
| 26 | American zoologists and botanists were , like those elsewhere , divided into ‘ lumpers ’ and ‘ splitters ’ : lumpers are those who apply a coarse taxonomy , putting into one group individuals which may differ quite widely ; whereas splitters use a fine taxonomy , making species where lumpers saw only races or varieties . |
| 27 | Apply a sunlit coral shade of lipstick — outline first with matching lip pencil . |
| 28 | Every 4th or 5th shampoo , apply a penetrating treatment to really give your hair a boosts . |
| 29 | 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 . |
| 30 | So the Aussies blend them together and , when they apply a little oak ageing too , the result is a lovely fat wine , mildly spicy , but with a streak of lime . |