Example sentences of "and a large [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The waitress reappeared with the tray and set out the tea pot , milk jug , hot water container and a large dish covered with a silver lid . |
| 2 | It stands on a small hill , higher than the other villas , with a private approach road and a large balcony looking out to sea . |
| 3 | One result of this collapse , if it occurred , might be the creation of a two-class society with a small employed elite and and a large underclass of the long-term unemployed . |
| 4 | He was promoted to the rank of Captain and a desk at the Admiralty offices in Whitehall , which meant an end to the family 's wanderings and a large apartment in a turreted neo-gothic building overlooking the Thames in London 's legal district . |
| 5 | But two cases of tinned tomatoes , a sack of rice , a sack of sugar and a large quantity of packets of tea were quickly assembled and delivered within hours of the accident as an open and willing admission of the responsibility of the reckless s and silly youth 's family . |
| 6 | The original wool room had a high roof , and a large quantity of fleeces could have been stored here . |
| 7 | I have discussed the situation with the officer in charge of the inquiry in the Hampshire Constabulary who admits that on 1 May 1991 , searches were carried out and a large quantity of potential evidence was seized from the possession of Mr. Tully . |
| 8 | I have discussed the situation with Officer in Charge of the inquiry in the Hampshire Constabulary who admits that on 1 May 1991 , searches were carried out and a large quantity of potential evidence was seized from the possession of Mr. Tully . |
| 9 | In a cist at Brahunisary in the Kildalton area there was a skeleton and a large quantity of flint flakes and chips . |
| 10 | The EPLF claimed to have killed more than 1,000 government troops , wounded a further 1,900 troops , and to have captured three tanks and a large quantity of weapons . |
| 11 | ‘ There were saline drips for dehydrated children and a large quantity of Benylin ( a decongestant ) which is a lifesaver for children in winter . |
| 12 | Like the well regarded YJ Lowell , Crest is interested in urban regeneration , and a large development in Swindon should start contributing to profits next year . |
| 13 | The relocation of Husky 's UK operations to Coventry has paid off , and a large order has already been placed through US distributor Itron Inc , which took the US utility sales and service operations in December ( CI No 2,076 ) . |
| 14 | On the left was a long wooden counter with weighing scales at one end and a large wicker basket filled with loaves of bread . |
| 15 | I was so overjoyed with the diagnosis that I celebrated with a huge meal , a bottle of champagne and a large cigar . |
| 16 | To all three of her careers , as classics don , international civil servant , and publicist of organic husbandry , Louise Matthaei Howard brought wide social sympathies , a highly cultivated mind , and a large measure of dry humour . |
| 17 | He had entered the lounge at twenty past two and had ordered a sandwich and a large measure of whisky , which he 'd consumed quickly . |
| 18 | Italy and France have been cited as examples of political cultures that generate alienation and a large measure of apathy . |
| 19 | Yes that 's erm correct er the majority view 's recommendations er did come from discussions and a large measure of agreement erm between er er all three parties on this council . |
| 20 | Stephanie and Mrs Owen , clutching notes , bottles , knitting , Wordsworth , turned left and right and were greeted by a fat nurse who put their bottles on a tray amongst jam-jars with cellophane frills , various medicine bottles , a gin bottle and a large ketchup pot . |
| 21 | They eat a lot and a large shoal does need stopping and holding . |
| 22 | At times , he wrote , the ship had been besieged by grampuses and a large shoal of black whales , each about 50 feet long . |
| 23 | CHICAGO Blackhawks have won the Molson Challenge and a large share of the £25,000 prize , beating Montreal Canadiens 2-1 after a scoreless period of extra time and two penalty shoot-outs . |
| 24 | Rose , fairer , with a good slim figure and a large share of her mother 's charm , had the same confidence and pleasure in life . |
| 25 | The courtyard was overlooked by the lancet windows of the manorial home itself , and a large chapel . |
| 26 | There was a good table-cloth with napkins ; china , silver spoons , porter if we chose it , and a large bowl of very good punch . ’ |
| 27 | There were some cooking pots , and a large bowl half full of water . |
| 28 | The flagstone floor , the long , bare wooden table , the low roof with the open fire and a large pot hanging from a heavy chain secured somewhere up the chimney . |
| 29 | After a few minutes in the kitchen , the lady placed before me a plate of home-made scones , a dish of jam and a large pot of tea , all delicious . |
| 30 | Then I asked Service to send me up some food and a large pot of coffee . |