Example sentences of "the [noun sg] forms a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The masonry shell of the building forms a trap for more wind-blown leaves , dust and seeds , forming a deeper soil , while the weather , insects and plants attack the remaining walls from both sides . |
| 2 | ‘ The flute and viola , blended in unison , made a sound of quite special beauty to which the harp forms a natural contrast . |
| 3 | Compared with the mantle , the crust forms a very thin layer . |
| 4 | The mix forms a slurry which is rolled out and heated to remove water , then thickened into a solid strip . |
| 5 | The ice forms a mechanical barrier to roots , limiting the penetration of shrubs and restricting the growth , form and stability of trees . |
| 6 | In a society which is increasingly bureaucratized , and characterized by impersonal relationships in the work-place or the streets of the city , the home forms a major setting where adults may enjoy primary social relationships . |
| 7 | I entirely agree that the Act forms a vital part of the resources needed by the security forces to combat terrorism . |
| 8 | ‘ The underground … is where the life is , before the establishment forms a crust on top and changes vitality for money … |
| 9 | They consider the site forms a welcome natural break between the conservation area and the non-conservation area and further development there should be resisted on grounds of visual amenity . |
| 10 | Now cover your whole head with a towel and put it over the steaming bowl so the towel forms a ‘ tent ’ to catch the steam . |
| 11 | The dominant beliefs of the catholic — nationalist bloc still are that the group forms a people who are Gaelic-Irish , constitute a nation , are republican , and populate an island which has a natural , inner political unity . |
| 12 | The marsh has been drained so the water forms a lake with small islands for birds and wildlife . |
| 13 | She has four arms , making her an inescapable foe — one hand holds a sword , one a human head , one is raised in a gesture of peace to trick the unwary , and the other forms a claw , ready to pinion its next victim . |
| 14 | Frequently , however , there is also an ingrowth of the sternum near their origin so that they are carried inwards and the whole forms a Y-shaped structure , the furca , whose internal arms may become fused with the pleural arms or are connected with them by short muscles . |
| 15 | In the simple moralistic and realistic view , there can be little question that the interaction of the monk and the wife forms a dramatic exemplification of unworthiness in human behaviour . |
| 16 | Boxed foot : The foot of the sleeping bag with a square or round end , constructed so that the filling forms a box around the foot . |
| 17 | Equally the interviewee forms a model of the interviewer(s) and this can be a considerable aid to his decision-making about whether he can respect , trust , work with or tolerate guidance from the interviewer . |
| 18 | More broadly , the strategy forms a kind of palimpsest of liberal views about the subsidised arts over the past four decades . |
| 19 | By exposing a disinfectant to dirt in the cleaning process the dirt forms a physical barrier , protecting micro-organisms from attack , and as a result much of the disinfectant activity is expended uselessly against dirt . |
| 20 | Bring to a rolling boil , add the flour , then remove from the heat and beat until the mixture forms a ball and leaves the sides of the pan clean . |
| 21 | Add the flour and beat until the mixture forms a ball . |
| 22 | What is the evidence in support of this claim ? located in a cavity on the top ( dorsal ) side of the animal ; the rear end of the cavity forms a fleshy spout or siphon . |
| 23 | With c = 5.7 the flow is chaotic : the flow forms a single spiral embedded in a disc , with trajectories from the outer part of the spiral twisted , and folded back into the inner part of the spiral , forming a Mobius band . |
| 24 | The exposed mesenchyme flattens to form an almost epithelium-like surface , whereas the free edge of the epidermis forms a smooth arc around most of the perimeter . |
| 25 | ( 2 ) The Epidermis forms a continuous single layer of cells , the plasma membranes of which are joined by numerous septate desmosomes . |
| 26 | North of Nuln the Reik is too wide to bridge , so the city forms a natural meeting point for traders and adventurers travelling from east to west . |
| 27 | The project forms a part of a larger project investigating the history of French migration policy in the Caribbean and the pattern of settlement and employment in metropolitan France . |
| 28 | The pool forms a real focal point from both the house and patio , while the sound of water , falling from a mask set in the wall , will be delightful on a hot summer 's day . |
| 29 | The book forms a compact paperback and is available post free from Preston Publishing , Wansbeck , Bethesda Street , Upper Basildon , Berks RG8 8NT . |
| 30 | The Vidrieros valley in the north of the country forms a corridor along which the smaller of the two surviving groups of bears travels . |