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Example sentences for "but first"

But first, let me see if it is my handkerchief.

A single bolt Billy left in place that he might not be surprised by an intruder; but first he had tested it and discovered that it could be drawn with ease.

We meets de dicks, innocent-like; but first we caches de dough in de woods.

Very well; but first hand me over the money.

But first he asked where the President lived, and was told that his house was in Naberezhnaia Street.

But first I must pray the Gods to assist at the demonstration of their own existence--if ever we are to call upon them, now is the time.

Let us not be hasty in deciding, but first imagine a festival at which the lord of the festival, having assembled the citizens, makes a proclamation that he shall be crowned victor who gives the most pleasure, from whatever source derived.

But first let me offer a word of apology.

But first let us consider whether any one who knows the name of a thing without the definition has any real knowledge of it.

They were to attack one another in whole detachments; but first it was permitted the most famous fencers to have a series of single combats, in which the strength, dexterity, and courage of opponents were best exhibited.

I will sit down and share your repast; but first listen to me, thou Peter, and thou Paul of Tarsus, so that ye may know my sincerity.

But first of all they built with unheard-of haste an enormous wooden amphitheatre in which Christians were to die.

But first, try thou my arm; and may this dart End all my country’s woes, deep buried in thy heart.

But first, with caution, try what yet they dare, Worn with nine years of unsuccessful war.

But first let us admit my distinguished prisoner.

Yes; but first let us talk of the campaign which is before us.

So be it; but first, let me avenge my mother," cried Eugene, raising his whip on high.

But first, allow me to ask how you happen to be her highness's messenger?

But first be sure of godliness, yea, as sure as it is possible for one to be in this world.

With all my heart; but first I must premise, that He of whom we are now about to speak is one that has not His fellow.

Now, he bethought himself of setting forward, and they were willing he should, But first, said they, let us go again into the armoury.

But first, do you know which of the Badmans I mean?

Money indeed have I not, but I have other things of more value; but first I must try yours to see if you have told the truth.

But first he took the letter out of the basket, put it under a stone and seated himself thereon in order that the letter might not see and betray him.

But first let me make you acquainted with Mr. Humphrey Crewe of Leith.

Mr. Crewe was a business man, but first of all he was a citizen; as a business man he did not intend to talk vaguely, but to investigate thoroughly.

Speak plain, by all means," he replied; "but first let me ask for some tobacco.

But first I must ask you if there is aught else you desire of me.

But first I must be in Charlestown," said my father.

I have read over your paper with attention; but first let me thank you for your very kind expressions towards myself.

But first let me say that I have hardly ever in my life been more struck by any paper than that on "Variation," etc.

Your letter is a mine of wealth, but first I must scold you: I cannot abide to hear you abuse yourself, even in joke, and call yourself a stupid dog.

But first I'll put on my coat and go to heaven.

I'll give you water, but first tell me where--where!

But first I want you to tell me something.

But first I shall have to cleanse your soul of its filth.

But first let me ask,--am I just to look at them as they are, or must I go into the matter thoroughly?

I have been puzzling myself in vain as to how I could get speech with him in some quiet place; but with your assistance that will be easy; but first let me put on this disguise.

But first, I pray you, let me bind up your shoulder; your garment is soaked with blood.

But first we must settle where I am to bring him; there are some deserted spots near the wall on the east side of the town.

But first I would discover this same perilous fault in the armour of my house.

But first swear to me by the holy cross, puritan as thou art, that thou wilt make no other use of what I tell thee but to free thy stolen mare.

But first, if it please you, I would pray for my lord's presence, that he too may know all.

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