Example sentences of "[vb base] a little [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Those of the latter mosaic appear a little finer , with neat tessellation and delicate tendrils flowing from the rim . |
| 2 | Climb a little higher and things become much smoother because you are out of the so-called ‘ ground effect ’ . |
| 3 | Cut a little smaller than the area of the runner , and sandwich the netting between floor and carpet . |
| 4 | Err on the short side and cut a little further as necessary |
| 5 | It look a little longer to plan how she was to make the journey to Chertsey , which she had discovered was about twenty miles away . |
| 6 | And she was so hooked in to him that she sensed that changing of mood almost immediately , and the façade split open a little wider . |
| 7 | Although Bitstream players often sound a little smoother and more presentable , the process is difficult to engineer successfully . |
| 8 | Perhaps in general he should ease up , get a little lower in the mix . |
| 9 | But when they get a little older , they will cover their bodies up and the boy shall never again see his sisters ' beauty . |
| 10 | ‘ You 'll understand when you get a little older . ’ |
| 11 | Oh , he had found Maude a little happier , they had exchanged the usual pleasantries , but Cranston still sensed that she was hiding something . |
| 12 | We are lying here as though we had a chance of enjoying a quiet time Am I waiting until I become a little older ? |
| 13 | U.S. citizens score a little higher than we do , with an average intake of 27g daily . |
| 14 | If this kind of thing strikes you as mildly loopy , do a little further mail order browsing with Pets Pleasure . |
| 15 | I sink a little lower in the bed hoping for some sleep . |
| 16 | Two elements in this brief require a little further discussion and clarification . |
| 17 | Some take a little longer to persuade than others , and , like many of my colleagues , I have been involved in a few " Sweeny " type incidents ashore and afloat . |
| 18 | Indexed files take a little longer to access than random files and it is necessary to have a separate index file , but they are generally the best space/speed compromise for files holding a large amount of data . |
| 19 | Backstitch a little larger than required size of buttonhole , taking a stitch into each stitch of knitting . |