>"seeing that", meaning something like "considering that" This I understand ... I forgot as=that sometimes. Thanks.

> That result could be something that is valid at this time so far, so #1 might be possible, might it be not? might it not ?

Use this dictionary, I gave you already the right free access -- only Function: adverb b : with nevertheless the final outcome or result <won a great deal, only to lose it all later on> http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com ----------

Mr. Wordy: > We visit my parents every week since we have bought a car. -- "Since" in the sense of a duration of time doesn't work so well for me with "have bought", so here I tend interpret "since" as

Most examples with "were" there are for the present time. Also, better to work the Google Books, it's more educated than plain Google. I agree with MrP and Philip, this does not work here in past time: If I were to have been

I can't speak for the UK, but this would not likely be heard in the US. Hi Philip, I know it is unusual which is why I also posted the default form, but my understanding was the OP was specifically asking for the " were " form of

> "I wonder if it might rain...", "Do you think it might rain?" I think that these suggestions by Mr. Wordy are more natural than yours.

1. Too formal, but you can find examples in the literature: http://books.google.com/books?q=%22might+it+rain%22&lr=&sa=N&start=10 2. No, use would . Must have been means probability.

HOW did : that is adverb/adverbial, don't you see the question? WHAT KIND OF : that is adjective/adjectival This is everything and I won't add more. Read your grammar books. Make some searches at this site for adjectival adverbial (top

I just want to tell you that in: I obtained the news from the newspaper saying they are the current happenings. [ they 're saying .. Adjective (what kind of newspaper) I obtained the news from the newspaper, saying they are the