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edited May 31, 2016 at 22:29

Meaning of a sentence with 'were'was to'

What is the meaning of this sentence:

He met a girl who was to become a queen.

Does it show the plan of the girl?

Does it mean: He met a girl who 'was going to' become a queen ?He met a girl who 'was going to' become a queen?

How and in which sense 'was to ' is used'was to' used in this sentence?

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asked May 31, 2016 at 15:42

What is the meaning of this sentence:

Does it mean: He met a girl who 'was going to' become a queen ?

How and in which sense 'was to ' is used in this sentence?

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