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Example sentences of "a few drops of " in BNC.

No	Sentence
1	For aching , tired feet , mix a few drops of peppermint oil with one tbsp of almond oil and add to a bowl of warm water .
2	Add a few drops of anchovy essence to 175g/6oz softened cream cheese , until the required flavour is reached .
3	She kept a pretty green budgerigar called Peter , who once dropped dead in his cage but came back to life when Nanny gave him a few drops of gin squeezed from a wad of cotton-wool .
4	He put two ashtrays full of smouldering butts either side of the field of combat , and sprinkled a few drops of fuel from his lighter on each .
5	He brushed a few drops of sea water off the top of the carburettor , dabbed the float chamber full and gave Mariana a shrug of apology before kicking the starter .
6	If necessary a small soda-water bottle with cap will do — add 150ml of distilled or purified water together with a few drops of vodka or brandy .
7	It takes its inspiration from the Eastern idea of nirvana , ‘ a few drops of serenity ’ .
8	After shaving , rub in a few drops of Corvette After-Shave .
9	Put a few drops of natural vanilla essence into a pan of water and place in a low oven .
10	Dry them thoroughly and massage into the skin a little vegetable oil ( or cream ) containing a few drops of the same essence(s) .
11	A few drops of the appropriate oil can be sprinkled onto your pillow to ease nasal congestion and to aid restful sleep .
12	A few drops of essential oil can be sprayed around the home using either an atomiser or simple plant spray .
13	A few drops of tangy lemon oil in the bath will freshen up a hot and clammy patient .
14	A few drops of eucalyptus , or bergamot , in a small bowl of water can help clear the sick room smell .
15	A few drops of lavender or marjoram oil in a small bowl of warm water by the patient 's bed may aid relaxation and promote sleep .
16	The feet can be washed in an oblong , straight-sided plastic household bucket filled with about six inches of warm water and a few drops of mild disinfectant , while sitting on a bathroom stool ( or using the lavatory as a seat ) .
17	Thicken towards the end of cooking if necessary with plain flour mixed with a little water and a few drops of bottled gravy browning .
18	Followed by one grated fresh apple topped with a quarter of a pint of vanilla-flavoured custard ( make half a pint of custard , adding a little extra sugar and a few drops of vanilla essence , and save half of it in the refrigerator for Friday ) .
19	A few drops of liquifry should be added shortly after the eggs hatch to start an infusoria bloom in the tank ; alternatively you can culture this in a separate container and feed it to the fry from the 5th day .
20	A few drops of prepared infusoria will sustain the fry until they will take brine shrimp which can be as early as three days .
21	The methods of testing varies from kit to kit , but most consist of taking a sample of water and adding a few drops of the special reagent or tablet and giving it a shake .
22	Divide it among four small bowls , then mix a few drops of food colouring into each one .
23	Almond and cherry Madeira cake : substitute 50g/2oz ground almonds for the plain flour , add a few drops of almond essence , then add 50g/2oz halved glacé cherries .
24	A few drops of rain fell .
25	But before they had reached the back gate a few drops of rain had already plopped warningly on their heads .
26	Brush with a little oil mixed with honey , a few drops of soy sauce and some cumin seeds .
27	Just a few drops of these precious essential oils are sufficient .
28	To polish the edge , use a piece of hardwood with a few drops of oil on it .
29	STEER clear of the Lake District if a few drops of rain sends you scurrying for cover — it has one of the highest rainfall levels in Britain .
30	The patch of skin was removed with a sharpened tungsten needle , a few drops of Hanks ' balanced salt solution were added to keep the wound from drying out , and the egg was then returned to the incubator .