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03-Aug-2006, 12:05
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 "Was To" what does "was to" mean here ? |
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03-Aug-2006, 12:10
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| Re: "Was To" 'had to' |
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03-Aug-2006, 12:27
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| Re: "Was To" It could also mean 'Was going to go' |
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03-Aug-2006, 12:31
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| Re: "Was To" thank you... |
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03-Aug-2006, 16:01
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| Re: "Was To" I don't agree that it means "had to". "Was going to" is correct". This form is usually used to say that someone was going to do something but didn't. |
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04-Aug-2006, 07:18
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| Re: "Was To" I was then doubtful as I posted 'had to' though I knew the form is used when someone was going to do something but didn't. But why can't you say 'had to' when she didn't mention that she didn't go home? |
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04-Aug-2006, 08:00
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| Re: "Was To" Quote:
 I should have stressed more that, to me, the original example always suggests that something didn't happen. |
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04-Aug-2006, 12:12
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| Re: "Was To" I think it can have the 'had to' meaning: I told her she was to go home the next day.  |
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