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to

particle A1
  1. A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive. · I want to leave.· He asked me what to do.
  2. As above, with the verb implied. · "Did you visit the museum?" "I wanted to, but it was closed."· If he hasn't read it yet, he ought to.
  3. Used to indicate an obligation on the part of, or a directive given to, the subject. · You are to go to the store and buy a bottle of milk.
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Is it really your intention to make me captain of the Pharaon?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 10 · C1
Rely on me to procure you the other; I will do my best.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 10 · C1
Go to your father; go and see Mercédès, and afterwards come to me.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 10 · C1
“That is according to the sense you attach to the question, sir.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 10 · C1

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