1. Pick over the lentils carefully in case there are any stones among them.

2. Pick over and hull the straw berries.

3. Pick over the lentils and remove any little stones.

4. Pick over the fruit and pile on top of the cream.

5. Pick over the lentils carefully in case there are any stones amongst them.

6. They will certainly have plenty to pick over.

7. Wash and pick over the spinach, discarding any coarse stalks.

8. They allowed us to grind the spices, pick over the raisins and lick the stirring spoons.

9. I would rather pay for a meal than watch nine friends pick over and split a bill.

1. Pick over the lentils carefully in case there are any stones among them.