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Would vs. Used To

Would can be used to talk about past habits and typical characteristics. She would always carry an umbrella. He would often go for long drives. Her days would start at 5.30 and then she would dust, clean, wash, cook and iron....

Would Like

The structure would like + infinitive is often used as a polite way of saying want. It is very common in requests and offers. I would like something to drink. I would like two kilos of potatoes, please. I would...

With As A Preposition

With With is used in a number of expressions which say how people are showing their emotions and sensations. He was trembling with rage. Alice was jumping up and down with excitement. Other common expressions are: Blue with cold White with fear/rage Red with anger/embarrassment...

Wish | Using Wish

We can use wish + infinitive to mean want. Note that progressive forms are not used. I wish to speak to the manager, please. (NOT I am wishing …) If you wish to fix an appointment, please telephone after six o’...

Whose

Whose is a relative possessive word, used as a determiner before nouns. It can refer to people or things. This is the man whose house was burgled. I saw a girl whose beauty took my breath away. Of which;...