Example sentences of "and [vb base] on a " in BNC.

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1 Turn out dough and knead on a lightly floured surface until firm .
2 ‘ We 've had to chop and change on a regular basis this season , but it could hold us in good stead because when everyone is fit again , we 'll know we have people who can operate well in different positions . ’
3 The April 1 marriage , which creates an operation with a £38 million turnover , will enable the business to access wider markets and develop on a broader front in continental Europe .
4 If you can find a Porsche centre able to demonstrate an RS to you , put some time aside and insist on an experienced specialist .
5 Using exactly the same technique , I encouraged her to imagine doing just this and to practise for a further fortnight , after which she was in fact able to go to the local park and sit on a bench watching the children at play .
6 Go and sit on a mountain . ’
7 THE INSPIRALS move down to the Harbour area and sit on a green patch with the sun beating down like it can rarely do in Oldham .
8 Ownership of this asset accordingly conferred unchallengeable power and influence on a comparative minority , while at the same time working it gave the overwhelming majority of the population their livelihood .
9 Yet the record of Charles 's actions demonstrates the very opposite : his determined pursuit of his own right to a kingdom in Francia set him and Lothar on a collision course .
10 Afterwards a buffet lunch will be available for any who would like at The Forbury , Leominster-prepared by Amy Ormond ( Wootten 1943 ) — and in the afternoon at The Forbury Vicky Archard ( Lloyd 1966 ) , member and past president of the Hereford and Mid-Wales Philatelic Society will give a talk and display on a philatelic theme .
11 In 1884 , disenchanted with his life at Eton , Salt decided to live at Tilford in Surrey and concentrate on a simple life , following his many interests in the field of humanitarianism .
12 Since the advent of the Welfare State the members , through their trustees , have decided to freeze the sickness benefit and concentrate on a terminal benefit at retirement .
13 CHRISTIAN Aid worker Lis Perkins found poverty and fear on a three-week visit to the Philippines which included a frightening encounter with armed vigilantes .
14 Position a small blob of red icing on the face for a nose , and cut out and press on a smily mouth .
15 Colour a little remaining fondant red , and cut out and press on a numeral for the rocket .
16 Groove and glue on a stout strip which can be gripped in the vice .
17 If the mixture is too thin , remove the lid and cook on a slightly higher heat until the sauce reduces and thickens .
18 Pour boiling water over , cover and cook on a low boil for 10 minutes .
19 Put in a fireproof dish eight carrots cut in round pieces , about half an inch thick , half a dozen small onions , parsley , salt and pepper and a rasher of bacon cut in small pieces , add a tablespoon of water , cover the dish and cook on a slow fire for about three and a half hours .
20 Even without your help I 'd find my family , ’ she said in a low tone , ‘ and it would n't matter if I had to look up every Corosini in the phone book and knock on a hundred doors . ’
21 Place one devil on each croûton , pressing the cocktail stick into the bread and place on a baking sheet .
22 Slit each bun with a sharp knife and place on a cooling rack until cold .
23 Season well and place on a wire rack in a large roasting tin , with the rib bones pointing upwards .
24 Score a cross in the top of eight to 12 cherry tomatoes and place on a baking sheet .
25 4 Cut into 1cm/½in thick slices and place on a baking sheet .
26 Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and place on a rack over baking dish .
27 Use one half to extend the other log and place on a serving platter .
28 Drain well and place on a heatproof platter .
29 Starting with the marked end , roll up fairly tightly and place on a serving dish .
30 Divide into 12 equal pieces , smoothing into rounds and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet .
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