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