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a) I have no fear lest I should have chosen the wrong way.
b) My dread is lest the principles of the mother who was a person of the very lowest order and morals – should at any time prove to be hereditary in the unhappy young woman whom I took as an outcast.
Her hidden fear was lest she should have missed something of value in life.
5.5.3.2.3.2. If the clause is introduced by the conjunction that, the indicative mood of the modal verb may is usually used. The rules of the sequence of tenses are observed.
He was worried that he might lose his job.
She is afraid that there may be something wrong with her father.
I bought the car at once for fear that he might change his mind.
5.5.3.3. The suppositional mood (rarely subjunctive I) is used in adverbial clauses of purpose introduced by the conjunction lest.
Lest you should think I'm not telling the truth, I have brought two witnesses with me.
I avoided mentioning the subject lest he be offended.
As the action in the clause of purpose follows the action in the principal clause, only the present tense of the suppositional mood is used.
She pulled away from the window lest anyone should see them.
5.5.3.3.1. Clauses of purpose are also introduced by that, so that, in order that and so. The indicative mood of the modal verbs can and may is mostly used in the subordinate clause, and the rules of the sequence of tenses are observed.
It is also possible to gift the bond to a child or grandchild so that they can go on using the properties in the future.
The door opened. Henderson shoved Andy out and pulled him across the room so he could lock the heavy door leading into the room.
I have told you this so that you may take precautions.
High and low, all made fun of him. They upset buckets and benches so that he might break his shins over them, which he never failed to do.
5.5.3.3.2. The suppositional mood is also used in clauses of purpose introduced by that, so that, so, in order that. When the verb in the clause is in the negative form, the suppositional mood is preferred.
Mrs. Danvers came out of the library, shutting the door behind her. I crouched against the wall of the gallery so that I should not be seen. She passed up the stairs swiftly and silently.
The police issued a warning in order that the public should be aware of the danger.
5.5.3.4. The suppositional mood is used in adverbial clauses of condition with reference to the future.
"There is a good fire in there. Of course, if you should wish to have the fire in the library as well I will give orders for it to be lit." "Oh, no," I said. "The house telephone is also in the morning-room, should you wish to speak to Mrs. Danvers." "Thank you, Frith," I said.
The clause of condition is joined to the principal clause by the conjunction if or asyndetically, by means of inversion.
The noise is so loud that if you should shout for help no one would hear you.
Should anyone phone, tell them I'm in conference.
The present tense of the suppositional mood is used to show that the realization of the condition is unlikely though possible, and the imperative or the indicative mood may be used in the principal clause.
If that should happen, please act calmly but quickly, and obey instructions given you by any member of the crew.
Should there be a problem, don't hesitate to call me.
If Lowen should come before he himself returned, he was to be shown into the study and asked to wait.
Such clauses are sometimes called clauses of problematic condition. They may be rendered in Russian as "случись так, что…", "если случайно…", "если вдруг …", "если так случится, что … ", "окажись …", "если окажется, что …", etc.
If the wound should become inflamed, do not hesitate to call me. – Если вдруг рана воспалится, вызывайте меня, не стесняйтесь.
Should I be in their town, I'm sure they'll be glad to welcome me to their house. – Окажись я в их городе, я уверен, они будут рады принять меня в своем доме.
5.5.3.5. The suppositional mood and subjunctive I may be used in adverbial clauses of concession.
5.5.3.5.1. The suppositional mood is used with reference to the future.
a) in clauses of concession introduced by the conjunction even if or even though:
Even if Bart should be held up at the last moment, as he was last Sunday, she wouldn't let it upset her.
Evenshould there be nothing new, you are to phone to say so.
b) in clauses of concession introduced by the conjunctions though, although, whatever, whoever, etc.:
Whatever he should say, I shan't change my opinion.
However hard he should try, he will not convince me.
5.5.3.5.2. Subjunctive I is used in clauses of concession introduced by though, although, whoever, etc.
"Let justice be done though the heavens fall," says the maxim. Incorporating the European Convention is not going to bring down the heavens. It may, however, be enough one day to bring down Tony Blair's Government.
Whatever I say, I seem to say the wrong thing.
However hard I try, I can never remember people's names.
A clause of concession may be joined asyndetically.
When the going gets tough, it's these people who react best – be it at a natural disaster, accident or sudden emergency.
One peculiarity of his black clothes, and of his black stockings, be they silk or worsted, is that they never shine.
5.5.3.5.3. The indicative mood of the modal verb may is often used in clauses of concession introduced by though, whoever, however, etc.
They are convinced that, however dishonest he may be with others, he won't be so with them.
Extraordinary though it may seem, London has less rain than Rome.
Whatever your own private feelings may be, it's best to take his advice.
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