Example sentences of "[adj] and [adj] [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Individuals who seek homoeopathic treatment tend , on the whole , to be open-minded and willing to recognize the relationships between man and nature . |
| 2 | ( How duncical , by the way , for both French and English to retain the same phrase . |
| 3 | The phenomenon lasted perhaps thirty to forty-five seconds , long enough for a lasting impression to be gained but the phenomenon was very clear and distinct leaving the Woodwards very puzzled by the unexpected sight . |
| 4 | One special peculiarity : the adjectives dependent and independent take an e in the final syllable , but the noun dependant ( meaning one who is dependent on another for his bread and butter ) takes an a . |
| 5 | Unless we understand this process we will remain as superstitious and powerless to change the world for the better as were our forebearers . |
| 6 | Needing something light and refreshing to slake a newly parched mouth and throat , she squirted soda from a siphon into a tall glass and added a cluster of ice cubes . |
| 7 | Place the butter or margarine in a bowl with the sugar , and cream together until light and fluffy using a wooden spoon . |
| 8 | Place the butter or margarine in a bowl with the sugar , and cream together until light and fluffy using a wooden spoon or , if liked , an electric whisk . |
| 9 | It may be that the best solution is to find an individual or local entrepreneur who is enamoured of the building and willing and keen to make a first-class job of it . |
| 10 | The family must be willing and able to carry the child 's past into the present and sustain it into the future , thus linking the child with its ancestral past in a positive way . |
| 11 | As the mobile libraries have limited space , confirm with Library HQ 's that they are willing and able to carry the relevant documents/information before distribution . |
| 12 | I can offer an account of what the minimum level to be attained at 16 by 80%-90% of pupils would entail in a few areas of the curriculum … ; in English , pupils would need to demonstrate that they are attentive listeners and confident speakers when dealing with everyday matters of which they have experience , that they can read straightforward written information and pass it on — orally and in written form — without loss of meaning and that they can say clearly what their own views are ; in Mathematics , that they can apply the topics and skills in the foundation list proposed in the Cockcroft Report ; in Science , that they are willing and able to take a practical approach to problems , involving sensible observations and appropriate measurements and can communicate their findings effectively … ; in History , that they possess some historical knowledge and perspective , understand the concepts of cause and consequence , and can compare and extract information from historical evidence and be aware of its limitations ; and in CDT [ craft , design and technology ] , that they can design and make something , using a limited range of materials and calling on a restricted range of concepts and give an account of what they have done and the problems they encountered . |
| 13 | A headhunter needs to be an excellent listener , receptive , willing and able to see the difference in peoples ' backgrounds and how those people might fit into a very different environment . |
| 14 | but to introduce a blanket free charge when some are willing and able to make a contribution to us is a nonsense . |
| 15 | They may receive feedback from those to whom they are willing and able to show the text at a draft stage . |
| 16 | The authorisation of building societies by the Building Societies Commission so that they can raise money and accept deposits depends in part on a society 's having directors , a chief executive and a secretary who are willing and able to direct the society 's affairs in accordance with the criteria of ‘ prudent management ’ which are set out in s 45(3) of the Building Societies Act 1986 . |
| 17 | It referred to the possibility of " membership of the organization for countries which fully share OECD values and characteristics and are willing and able to meet the obligations of membership " ( and specifically noted the interest of South Korea and Mexico in OECD membership ) . |
| 18 | The family should have clear concepts of what a multiracial society is , or should be , and should be willing and able to provide the child with a balanced view of the different races . |
| 19 | Because of the happy ambiguity Constantine found that all but two bishops were willing and able to sign the creed and canons , including Eusebius of Caesarea who promptly published an open letter indicating in what sense he interpreted the creed and anathemas . |
| 20 | I have searched high and low to find an equivalent ‘ Gotcha ’ but without success , perhaps will accept this article instead ! |
| 21 | And as I looked at my little daughter , bright-eyed and ready to challenge the world , I could only pray that I would be ‘ good enough ’ in the new dance that was just beginning . |
| 22 | And in doing so she has proved herself a mightier force than the Palace propaganda machine , which suggested that she might not attend because she was too old and frail to make the long journey to Crathie Church . |
| 23 | The mental community formed by adult mediums in collective seances must then add its protection and control to the souls of the vulnerable old and young to maintain the peace and order within the community as a whole . |
| 24 | Main picture : A blend of old and new keeps the mood casual in the dining room |
| 25 | Ditches old and new kept the new arrivals from too close an approach to the massive town walls , but , to be sure , this also applied in reverse ; the enemy were just out of range of Berwick 's cannon . |
| 26 | When by 1292 John of York had become too old and infirm to perform the duties of his Forest office , Edward I granted him a pension of ‘ three pence daily out of the issues of the forest , at the hands of the Justice of the Forest north of Trent , and six cartloads of firewood in the said forest by view and delivery of the foresters there ’ . |
| 27 | The last twenty years has seen a major effort , theoretical and observational to understand the evolution of animal societies . |
| 28 | Something wet and heavy hit the side of his head . |
| 29 | At times you appear to be over-optimistic , unrealistic and inclined to put the cart before the horse , but you are also kind , caring and generous to a fault . |
| 30 | There was general agreement that the recommendations put forward in that report were excellent , compassionate and necessary to protect the interests of the disabled . |