Example sentences of "then [vb base] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Remove any smudges with a cotton bud dipped in non-oily make-up remover — dab gently , wipe off mark with a tissue , then rub a clean finger over the smear and re-powder . |
| 2 | If you genuinely think that the property is worth less than the asking price , then make a lower offer . |
| 3 | Place a cane in the ground then make a small planting hole just deep enough to cover the roots . |
| 4 | The basis of this method is to monitor the System acceleration ( by comparing the duration of successive steps ) , then make a small change in the switching angle and find the new system acceleration . |
| 5 | Then make a second 7.5 cm ( 3in ) turning so that the diagonal folds meet . |
| 6 | It is obviously wasteful nonsense for a district nurse needing a new dressing for a patient to have to return to the surgery , tell the doctor what is needed , possibly even draft the prescription for him , get the prescription dispensed by a pharmacist and then make a second visit to the patient to apply the dressing . ’ |
| 7 | And then make a separate statement on swearing the policy that er a new settlement of approximately X dwellings will be er provided in relation to the Greater York area or even round of type of form of dwelling you think is appropriate . |
| 8 | You simply place a barcoded Trakback label on your parcel , then make a free call to our computer centre , to confirm when your parcel was delivered . |
| 9 | Then using a specially designed melon baller ( available from cookshops or larger supermarkets ) or a small measuring spoon , insert it deep into the flesh , twist it and then make a full turn to form the ball . |
| 10 | If the reel is still just beyond the range of the pocket , then make a basic winder from a flat panel , as sketched on page 53 . |
| 11 | See all the houses on your shortlist first , consider them all carefully , go through the checklist again , and then if one of them seems suitable and you feel in your bones that you would like it , then make a further appointment to view it again . |
| 12 | And then bring a little line coming down from your right hand side . |
| 13 | Try eating a small amount of a low-fat , high-carbohydrate food before each meal , otherwise you may stuff yourself in a futile attempt to be satiated then eat a rich pudding anyway , since all you really wanted was the carbohydrate . |
| 14 | At the third stage — the ‘ stage of autonomous morality ’ , the person considers how different societies have different rules and then develop a universal ethical idea , equating goodness with freedom . |
| 15 | Then develop a weekly list of the tasks you hope to achieve during the week ahead . |
| 16 | ‘ But when the scheme starts they will be able to travel here by Merseylink , Wirral Community Tranport or their own vehicle and then borrow a suitable wheelchair or scooter from us . ’ |
| 17 | Then say a quick drink never hurt anybody , ’ says the voice-over . |
| 18 | When you have decided what you want , a kit company will build the parts in its factory and then supply a complete weather-proofed structure , including the roof . |
| 19 | MENTION big-time tennis venues round here and folk let you prattle on about Wimbledon , Roland Garros , Flushing Meadow and Flinders Park and then press a few claims of their own . |
| 20 | ‘ Whenever the far end of an active edge A and the near end of an inactive edge I meet for the first time , if I satisfies A 's conditions for extension , then build a new edge as follows : |
| 21 | These instruments then provide a pseudo-scientific basis for giving most of the educational goodies to the few who can ‘ benefit ’ from them . |
| 22 | Depending on the replies from them in relation to those that have lapsed we then send a second letter to them saying is there anybody that will take over the scheme , if not , right we we intend to remove the signs from the er from the area and then if there is no reply to this letter within fourteen days we you know we 'll come and remove the signs . |
| 23 | I would n't go to her straightaway , if I were you : give her space for a couple of days , then send a big bunch of roses … |
| 24 | From the National Palace , General Garcia , flanked by senior officers and political leaders , told the country that Congress would first purge itself of corrupt members and then elect a new president . |
| 25 | Then place a nearly-full pack of cards out on a table or , if you are performing this for a number of children , on a board with the cards lightly attached to it with scotch tape . |
| 26 | Fill the frame to within 50 mm of the top , then place a few dead leaves on the surface . |
| 27 | One has to start with a simple physical configuration , solve the corresponding mathematical problem , then solve a similar problem and then another problem , and then a little more difficult problem , and soon . |
| 28 | For small values of a , as b is increased , a periodic solution bifurcates into a pair of symmetric solutions , which then undergo a period-doubling cascade into a chaotic solution . |
| 29 | Then fit a 1 in dowel , 4in long into that recess , secured with some wire . |
| 30 | They then receive a net sum that takes account of the sums patients pay . |