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Vladv Posted 4 years ago
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Would not think

Thus prepared, Witte told the tsar, in the course of a regular report, of his intention to marry and of his readiness to give up his position if the tsar disapproved of the proposed marriage. Alexander replied that he would not think of parting with him. The marriage took place soon thereafter.

Did the direct speech look like " I woud not think (an implied conditional)? Thanks

  

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Vladv Did the direct speech look like " I woud not think (an implied conditional)? Spelling and punctuation aside, yes. Watch your typing.

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  • Vladv Did the direct speech look like " I woud not think (an implied conditional)?
  • Spelling and punctuation aside, yes.
  • Watch your typing.
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VladvDid the direct speech look like " I woud not think (an implied conditional)?

Spelling and punctuation aside, yes. Watch your typing. When we want to express that a proposed action of ours is not a possibility, we say "I wouldn't think of it."

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VladvAlexander replied that he would not think of parting with him.
Did the direct speech look like "I would not think" (an implied conditional)?

Yes, but "implied conditional" is not the chief feature of this use of w

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