As well he might
The new tsar was twenty-six. He had received a "horne tutoring" education that, on paper at least, was the equivalent of that provided by a university and the General Staff Academy. He had been lectured at, but not challenged, byministers, eminent professors, generals, and clergymen. He appears to have been bored most ofthe time-as well he might, given the setting.
What does as well he might mean? Would the meaning be similar in as well he could? Thanks
Sergei Witte and the twilight of imperial Russia : a biography by Harcave, Sidney
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Vladv What does as well he might mean? Would the meaning be similar in as well he could? No.
- Vladv What does as well he might mean?
- Would the meaning be similar in as well he could?
- No.
- It is a fossilized expression with an archaic word order.
- It means "which is to be expected".
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VladvWhat does as well he might mean? Would the meaning be similar in as well he could?
No. It is a fossilized expression with an archaic word order. It means "which is to be expected". "Well", the adverb, has been moved to before the verb, which verb is left unspoken, in this case "might have been (bored)".
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