Example sentences of "[adv] be [vb pp] " in BNC.
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1 | all be investigated . |
2 | Just be prepared for the odd lecture on what a foolish girl you 've been . |
3 | Just be prepared for Connemara enthusiasts to tell you that theirs is the only breed worth bothering about , Welsh Cob experts too insist that nothing compares with a good Section D and Highland/Fell/Dales etc exhibitors feel exactly the same ! |
4 | Still be paid monthly in arrears , yes , but they qualify from day one , not , you know , four or thirteen weeks later , or whatever it may be . |
5 | ‘ If by the other , my lady , you refer to the regard the prince and I have for each other , pray be assured it is not pain I feel — but joy , deep joy . |
6 | Pray be assured that I have no less confidence in your qualities of governance . ’ |
7 | ‘ Whilst one can needless to say appreciate your anxiety for one born to high estate and deprived over-soon of the protection of his sire , pray be assured that were King Edward of happy memory here with us now , he would urge you to relinquish your over-protectiveness of the prince . ’ |
8 | ‘ Pray be seated , my lady , ’ he said , using the courtesy title whilst not for an instant confusing her with her half-sister . |
9 | Quite so — pray be seated . ’ |
10 | Pray be seated . |
11 | Pray be reconciled … |
12 | Please be seated . ’ |
13 | Please be seated . ’ |
14 | Please be warned : they are capable of getting through that gap which you are in two minds about bothering to block . |
15 | At least be flattered that I chose you to tell the truth to . ’ |
16 | Rather be caught cheating at cards or forging a friend 's signature . |
17 | Never be tempted to dig so deep that you bring up raw clay , but work assiduously on the top few inches only , gradually improving the soil deeper each year . |
18 | Never be tempted to forfeit the last two bouts of a male team match , or the last bout of a female team match if you have already seen your team take the deciding first three/two victories . |
19 | Never be tempted to dispense with pre-filter media . |
20 | Never be tempted to leave the dog off the leash , hoping that it will simply sit until you emerge from the shop . |
21 | Never be tempted to run across a road if you are walking a dog . |
22 | Never be deceived by his simplicity and honesty . |