Expressing necessity or obligation in the past, originally corresponding to mote, v.1 2. Had to, was obliged to, it was necessary that (I, etc.)…
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释义 | the mind > will > necessity > must of necessity [verb (intransitive)] > be absolutely compelled or obliged > was absolutely compelled or obliged > at the time (in virtual oblique narration) (3) mustOE Expressing necessity or obligation in the past, originally corresponding to mote, v.1 2. Had to, was obliged to, it was necessary that (I, etc.)… busc1400 To be obliged or constrained to; must, ought. must1719 With be. Expressing past inferred certainty, in oblique and virtual oblique narration (cf. sense 2a). |
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