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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Be vs be of

hey guys, I copy parts of the lyrics from Shadow of the sun by Audiosalve. Here you go:

Once upon a time, I was of my mind to lay your burden down.

I don't understandy the usage of "was of". Can someone tell how to use it. Would it great if you get me some other examples to explain it. Also I don't know what is the difference between "see of" and "see".

Thanks!
  

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Anonymous I was of my mind This makes no sense to me. The expression is to be of a mind to do something and it means to be inclined to do it, to feel like doing it. I am of a mind to complain about this.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous I was of my mind This makes no sense to me.
  • The expression is to be of a mind to do something and it means to be inclined to do it, to feel like doing it.
  • I am of a mind to complain about this.
  • Susan was of a mind to ask for further details.
  • Tim was of a mind to delay his vacation.
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AnonymousI was of my mind
This makes no sense to me.

The expression is to be of a mind to do something and it means to be inclined to do it, to feel like doing it.

I am of a mind to complain about this.
Susan was of a mind to ask for further details.
Tim was of a mind to delay his vacation.

CJ
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