Example sentences of "she [was/were] [adj] [verb] to the " in BNC.
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| 1 | To reach a window she was obliged to cling to the brass footrail of the bed en route . |
| 2 | The princess was very fond of stories , so she was eager to listen to the wise woman . |
| 3 | It was clear that she was eager to get to the high-point of her story . |
| 4 | Taking a firm stand against her own silliness definitely helped , and she was able to return to the veranda holding the kit in steady hands and wearing a cheerful smile . |
| 5 | The second time was when she was ready to go to the wash-house . |