Example sentences of "a few words [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Before concluding I would just like to put down a few words on permission and such like . |
| 2 | Your Royal Highness , Chairman , Commodore , Commodores , Members , I 'd like , if I may , to say a few words on behalf of the R Y A Seamanship Foundation . |
| 3 | Instead of merely shopping , exchange a few words with shop assistants . |
| 4 | Afterwards he had a few words with Hob 's wife , the children cowering around her . |
| 5 | Attempts at humour aside , I now find myself penning a few words of concern for Salford 's Graduate Association now that the same question seems to be written large on the proverbial wall . |
| 6 | With or without management , Gatfield has a few words of warning for up-and-coming hopefuls determined to make an impression on record company A&R people . |
| 7 | Still he and Child were able to give some advice based on their experiences with African elephants — and a few words of warning . |
| 8 | Next to a photograph of John were a few words of text which Chris had just written off the top of his head : |
| 9 | Sir Thomas , however , or rather his stomach , clearly did not agree , for halfway through the entremets , with a few words of apology he absented himself from-the table . |
| 10 | There was another knock on the door ; a signal that the T'ang acknowledged with a few words of Mandarin . |
| 11 | Neither speaks French or German but one has a few words of English , so he sits in the front . |
| 12 | Botha , meanwhile , signed off with a few words of advice for the Welsh : ‘ They are going berserk about nothing and it might be time for the WRU to concentrate on their own rugby . ’ |
| 13 | If I might be so bold , for one who missed out on so much ( and not just in a cricket sense ) , I would offer a few words of advice . |
| 14 | With a few words of explanation Sophie made the introduction and as they walked together into the house her godmother said , ‘ I 'm afraid I 've got some news which wo n't please you , but first of all I want to hear yours . ’ |
| 15 | Father Poole listened , now and then muttering a few words of encouragement whenever the voice faltered . |
| 16 | Turning to give his wife a look of gentleness and a few words of encouragement , he opened the door , his men fell in behind him and they left . |
| 17 | ‘ Just a few words of encouragement , ’ said Bodie . |
| 18 | Rincewind smiled politely at the stranger and tried a few words of Chimeran . |
| 19 | I am glad of the opportunity to offer a few words of introduction to this , our latest prospectus . |
| 20 | ‘ Some of the people who have been having a go at Steve are n't fit to tie his shoelaces , ’ retorts Foster , who has been imparting a few words of wisdom to Cram as a former miler-turned-European 5,000m champion himself . |
| 21 | Occasionally he would mutter a few words of comfort , or reach out a hand and lay it reassuringly on Sigarup 's blanketed body to let him know that he was still awake . |
| 22 | They also offered a few words of comfort to those who may have been encouraged by the church to believe their lifestyles were sinful : ‘ We can assure lesbians and gays of heaven . |
| 23 | A few words of friendship , some indication that she now bore no grudge about the job . |
| 24 | Father Moore is only a brief visitor ; he has called in crisply to pay his respects , exchange a few words of banter with Patsy ( also a brother-in-law of somebody ) , and to inform Siobhan that next year he will be personally heading a pilgrimage to Knock so as to ward off any unfortunate flukes of the road . |
| 25 | My hon. Friend the Minister for Public Transport may say a few words about funding if he feels that it is appropriate . |
| 26 | It is desirable to say a few words about Reg. v. Skipp [ 1975 ] Crim.L.R. 114 and Reg. v. Fritschy [ 1985 ] Crim.L.R. 745 . |
| 27 | ‘ The young man you saw merely exchanged a few words in English with me , and his arm was on the back of the seat — not cuddling me ! |
| 28 | But before we get down to the equations I must say a few words in defence of the approach I choose . |
| 29 | A few words in Spanish had been painted on the tack-room roof . |
| 30 | And I now know at least a few words in Greek , Italian and Portuguese ! ’ |