Re: shifting usage of "want"

On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:18:56 -0400, Mark J. Reed <markjreed@...>
wrote:
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>Although the meaning is different, it seems analogous to the way
>"though" is used in English.
>
>That is, both of these are equally correct sentences:
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>    I went with him to the fountain, though not thirsty.
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>    I went with him to the fountain, though I wasn't thirsty.
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>As far as I know, it's considered a conjunction in both instances.
I'm afraid the first isn't quite correct for me. I think you're right about the
analogy, though.

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