It is a period of 40 days set aside in preparation and making ready for the Festival of Easter. |
We set aside reserves for wild nature, but sometimes we forget how much we need wild places and wild animals. |
I have set aside my book Illustrations for a short while in order to finish a few pieces of Scherenschnitte that have been gathering dust. |
In the early days after the birth, it can be useful to set aside some time to rest when the baby sleeps. |
Halve small heads of treviso, radicchio or white chicory lengthways and set aside for 5-10 minutes to allow the bitter juices to exude. |
So the emperor granted his request and decreed that one day in the year would be set aside for fools and jesters to rule. |