 105  I was to meet Mother at 11 (and I did). To emphasize that the action did not take place the perfect infinitive is used after the past indefinite of the verb to be to. I was to have come (but I failed to do so). She was ro have graduated in June, but unfortunately fell ill. The present indefinite may signify an arrangement (cspccially official) for the future. The German Chancellor is to visit France. 2. A purpose, л plan (цель, план). The prize was to honour him for his great discoveries. A kmfe is to cut with. I. A strict order or an instruction given either by the speaker or (more usually) by some official authority. He is to return to Liverpool tomorrow (he has been given orders to return to Liverpool). You are to stay here until I return (I tell you to...). You are to do it exactly ihe way you are told Note the difference between to be to and to have to: Soldiers have to salute their officers (such is customary obligation, the general rule). All junior officers are to report to the colonel at once (an order). 4. Strict prohibition (строгий запрет) (only in the negative form). You are not to do that. 105 |
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