Example sentences of "if he be [v-ing] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is a difficulty , however , if the seller is disposing of only part of his holding represented by a certificate or if he is disposing of all his holding but to several buyers . |
| 2 | Then he fell silent , as if he was thinking of some way to turn this promise into a purpose , and he added , in the barest of trembled whispers , ‘ As I am an eagle of Wrath do I promise it . |
| 3 | If he was thinking of himself and Claire his expression told her nothing . |
| 4 | Thomas was polite , matter-of-fact , as if he was speaking of everyday matters . |
| 5 | He went on dreamily , as if he were speaking of some Homeric adventure . |
| 6 | Sliding his hands up to her face , he cupped her head and thrust his tongue deeper still , as if he were dying of thirst , drinking from her . |