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'I have a book' - what does 'have' mean in this sentence?

'a book to read' - 'to read' modifies 'a book'. ( for reading).

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Slava

and 'have' means what?

I have a book to read.

Could be "I possess a book, and  therefore I will not be bored". (Pure possession)

Or "I'm obliged to read a book, which is not necessarily mine, by Monday's class", for example. (Obligation)

Or "I possess a book and am obliged to read it." (Possession and obligation)

Or "I possess a book and want to read it. (Possession and desire).

• I won't be bored (agreed, possession)
• Don't bother me. I'm reading. (possible obligation)
• I'm busy. There's a whole book and I've just started reading it. (possible obligation)
• You can't suggest a better alternative. (no obligation)

Although obligation is possible, I don't think it is explicitly rendered by 'have'.