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Zuotengdazuo Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Would? Meaning?

He would have men enough about him; if it came to blood, two more would hardly matter.(A Dance with Dragons)

Hi. What does the first “would” mean here? Does it mean “would like to”?

Besides, what does the second “would” mean here?

Thank you.

  

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zuotengdazuo What does the first “would” mean here? Does it mean “would like to”? No.

  • zuotengdazuo What does the first “would” mean here?
  • Does it mean “would like to”?
  • No.
  • It indicates future probability.
  • zuotengdazuo what does the second “would” mean here?
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zuotengdazuo What does the first “would” mean here? Does it mean “would like to”?

No. It indicates future probability.

zuotengdazuo what does the second “would” mean here?

Future probability.

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For non-English-native speakers, the exact meaning of modal auxiliaries would be really difficult to catch because the modality should be understood based on the common psyche of the native speakers. I think every native speaker's real meaning when he/she says "would" could be delicately different based on the speaker's background of upbringing, education, personality, etc., But there should b

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