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Simple may always take its place Cuando hube declarado mis intenciones, Cuando declarй mis intenciones, se convenciу--When I declared my intentions, he was convinced The =Future Indicative=, (as well as the =Conditional Mood=) are used in Spanish oftener than in English to denote probability, as Habrб 20 hombres aquн: I dare say there are 20 men here Le habrй dado este derecho?

—Pitman's Commercial Spanish Grammar (2nd ed.)

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Yet oftener and oftener, and every day more and more, did Mrs. Fisher have a ridiculous feeling as if she were presently going to burgeon Sternly she tried to frown the unseemly sensation down. — The Enchanted April
I saw him oftener, and there was less restraint on our intercourse. — Uncle Max
I can speak sweetly enough when I wish I wish to God you would try it oftener, then," said her husband; "but I trust that during this visit of yours you will not give way to your precious temper and insult them at the outset. — The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
He smiled oftener, and she noticed with satisfaction his evident pride in Eugenia since she had blossomed into such a happy, enthusiastic housewife, and his devotion to little Patricia, when she was brought in for awhile just after dinner She was a fascinating little creature, all smiles and dimples and coquettish shrugs, and she held royal court the few moments she was allowed to monopolize the attention of the company. — The Little Colonel's Chum: Mary Ware
But you must come to us oftener, and let us endeavor to make it better for you But how can I do that? — The Claverings