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 .
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