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This use of 'would' is one we use when we wish to express that such an unfortunate chance seems always to afflict us; we are very unlucky, because it always happens to us.
- This use of 'would' is one we use when we wish to express that such an unfortunate chance seems always to afflict us; we are very unlucky, because it always happens to us.
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This use of 'would' is one we use when we wish to express that such an unfortunate chance seems always to afflict us; we are very unlucky, because it always happens to us.
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The use of "would" here involves irony and disappointment.
It is equivalent to saying: I'm not surprised (and not happy) that it is raining.
Edit: cross-posted with Mister Micawber.
It is equivalent to saying: I'm not surprised (and not happy) that it is raining.
Edit: cross-posted with Mister Micawber.
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