Example sentences of "you [am/are] to be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Making miniatures from pressed flowers could really be an entire book in itself , as you need different and very particular skills if you are to be successful . |
| 2 | ‘ What a bloodthirsty little creature you are to be sure ! ’ said Biff , with a hint of admiration . |
| 3 | ‘ Then what an unfeeling little brute you are to be sure . |
| 4 | In the next chapter you will find details of exercises in breathing , relaxation , basic meditation and visualisation — all of which are vital If you are to be healthy in a truly holistic way . |
| 5 | If you are to be awkward then my mother will not know where she stands for a good deal of time . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ You had best come up on deck if you are to be sick . |
| 7 | This first kite has to work if you are to be satisfied , so our first tip is for you to be conservative , and select one of the tried and tested shapes that give least trouble . |
| 8 | " You 're to be good with Mummy , " he 'd commanded the twins after breakfast . |
| 9 | But this does n't take into account the capital equipment you need if you 're to be self-sufficient . |