Sentence examples for were to sit from inspiring English sources

Thomas Mann indicated that we were to sit in the two stiff-backed chairs in front of the table.

Reflecting on those days Thursday, Woodson said Holzman taught him "that rookies were to sit and listen and learn".

If I were to sit here and be totally honest I would admit to still having bad days.

The Lusaka agreement also said that the government and the rebels were to sit at a round table as equals.

Inside is a cavernous, domed hall, watched over by a silent gallery, where the Palestinian legislators were to sit in terraced rows.

It would look a tad rude, for instance, if Jeter were to sit out the whole series knowing the Sox were planning his final final retirement ceremony.

"If I were to sit under a tree and tell you the sadness we have to suffer, the leaves of that tree would fall like tears.

The Howes had invited a dozen relatives, and had learned of their guest's identity only thirty-six hours before they were to sit down to dinner.

"If you were to sit in a room and listen to me describe it, you would think we're talking about a running play," Westhoff said.

The safest approach is to sit tight.

The plan was to sit behind anyway.