Example sentences of "then [vb base] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then paste on a smile , go up to someone who looks shy and lonely and be the one to draw them out . |
| 2 | It 's a strange voyeuristic sensation to hear people talking when they have no idea you are there , and the temptation is strong to make frightening bellowing noises and then hide behind a rock . |
| 3 | ( viii ) Five minutes after placing eggs in the above solution , suck up a single egg , together with a small drop of fixative , into a Spemann pipette with a fine point , then expel within a circle ( marked on the reverse side ) on a grease-free slide . |
| 4 | As well as speaking three languages , Danielle could listen to a tune , then sit at the piano and play it note perfect . |
| 5 | On behalf of their inarticulate owners , these clothes say ‘ I 'm not playing ! ’ and then sit on the sidelines ( so you can see how upset you 've made them ) , and wait for the world to be nice . |
| 6 | ‘ Then sit on the pot now — go on ! ’ |
| 7 | Normally , Marie and me 'd get a cup of coffee and then sit by the fire and chat . |
| 8 | They then sit in a circle and hold their bags unopened . |
| 9 | They had made one album , which had failed , partly , it was felt within the company , because they had thrown away the chance of a prestigious tour , supporting Talking Heads , by their novel plan to simply switch on their machines and tape-recorders and then sit in the auditorium with the audience and watch the show themselves . |
| 10 | She would wash herself , hurriedly , and then sit in the cave , looking out across the valley , hoping that time would shift itself on soon and resolve the tangles which seemed to bind her . |
| 11 | Then declare to the steward before starting to warm up , which should be similar to that described for showjumping in last month 's article . |
| 12 | We saw the big white bird bank over the town , and then land at the new military airfield . |
| 13 | Look through the whole text , feel its atmosphere , decide how it can be shaped into a musical form , and then concentrate on the music , and especially on the melody . |
| 14 | ‘ In pregnancies as far along as yours , one 's womb will expand and then contract after the termination , causing some pain and discomfort . |
| 15 | Attach a shallow-seal bath trap to the waste outlet , then connect to the waste pipe by means of a swept-tee |
| 16 | Screw a 1¼in P-trap to the pop-up body , then connect to the waste pipe — in this case with a reducing coupler |
| 17 | Add a cinnamon stick or a few slices of fresh root ginger , then simmer for a few minutes — check it has a good flavour , then remove the spices and add 450g/1lb chopped rhubarb . |
| 18 | He 'll rough you up , then spear in a yorker . |
| 19 | Footsteps on a wood floor ; then silence as the feet stepped on to a rug . |
| 20 | He heard the Rover roar around the corner , accelerate past , then squeal to a stop and whine back in reverse . |
| 21 | Mix together the flour and caraway seeds in a large bowl , then rub in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs . |
| 22 | Sift the flour into a bowl then rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs . |
| 23 | Mix together the flour , cocoa and two tablespoons of sugar , then rub in the butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs . |
| 24 | Heat to boiling , then push through a sieve . |
| 25 | 2 Remove the pan from the heat and add the caster sugar and vinegar , stirring continuously until the sugar has dissolved , then bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes . |
| 26 | Leave to stand for 30 minutes , then bring to the boil very slowly . |
| 27 | Then bring to the boil again , adding the garlic and bay leaf . |
| 28 | Heat gently until all the sugar has dissolved then bring to the boil . |
| 29 | Stir in the flour , garlic , half of the basil , the wine and seasoning to taste , then bring to the boil . |
| 30 | Heat until butter is melted , then bring to the boil . |