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shouldst

auxiliary verb, form of should used with thou

«shouldst» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

You should or ought to; you would be expected to. tree →

Then and now

No longer used; today we say you should. The sentences use the same sense as should.

Examples

What have I done that thou shouldst turn away? (Indian Fairy Tales) tree →
"Perish!" cried he, "for 'tis but just that such a wretch as thou shouldst perish!" (Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales) tree →
‘It is a wonder that such a man as thou shouldst be without a companion.’ (The Lilac Fairy Book) tree →

Note

Today: should.

On Mova

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