Example sentences of "[was/were] ready for [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When he re-emerged on record in 1987 he was ready for all comers and quickly established a reputation as the upcoming DJ . |
| 2 | And she was n't sure that she was ready for such exposure . |
| 3 | Now it was ready for another meal and was keeping a hopeful eye on the battlefield in case some appetizing Englishman or sepoy should fall conveniently near … but most of all it would like to eat Fleury , such was the power of its love for this handsome , green-clad young man ; it uttered a groan of ecstasy at the thought and a needle of saliva , dripping from its jaws , sparkled in the Collector 's telescope . |
| 4 | When the browny-purple dust had blown away , the deserted concrete expanse was ready for more litter-clutter . |
| 5 | Clearly the holiday-maker was ready for more privacy , more comfort , more facilities and new arrangements in his/her main spell away from home . |
| 6 | When he left his home this morning he had not expected to be carrying Lestrade of the Yard and Sherlock Holmes , and was by no means certain he was ready for this responsibility . |