transcription, транскрипция: [ wəd, əd, d, ˈwu̇d ]
verb, past of will
Etymology: Middle English wolde, from Old English; akin to Old High German wolta wished, desired
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. archaic : wished, desired
b. archaic : wish for : want
c.
(1) : strongly desire : wish
I would I were young again
— often used without a subject and with that in a past or conditional construction
would that I had heeded your advice
(2) — used in auxiliary function with rather or sooner to express preference
he would sooner die than face them
2.
a. — used in auxiliary function to express wish, desire, or intent
those who would forbid gambling
b. — used in auxiliary function to express willingness or preference
as ye would that men should do to you — Luke 6:31 (Authorized Version)
c. — used in auxiliary function to express plan or intention
said we would come
3. — used in auxiliary function to express custom or habitual action
we would meet often for lunch
4. — used in auxiliary function to express consent or choice
would put it off if he could
5.
a. — used in auxiliary function in the conclusion of a conditional sentence to express a contingency or possibility
if he were coming, he would be here now
b. — used in auxiliary function in a noun clause (as one completing a statement of desire, request, or advice)
we wish that he would go
6. — used in auxiliary function to express probability or presumption in past or present time
would have won if I had not tripped
7. : could
the barrel would hold 20 gallons
8. — used in auxiliary function to express a request with which voluntary compliance is expected
would you please help us
9. — used in auxiliary function to express doubt or uncertainty
the explanation… would seem satisfactory
10. : should
knew I would enjoy the trip
would be glad to know the answer