shall

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1. •
   will, for talking about the future, used with "I" or "we" before a verb

   • I shall sing in the choir tomorrow.
   • I hope that we shall win the game.
2. •
   Used in questions with the first person singular or plural to suggest a possible future action.

   • What shall I do? Shall I give you a hand?
   • Shall we go out later?
3. •
   Used similarly to indicate determination or obligation in the second and third persons singular or plural.

   • (determination): You shall go to the ball!; He shall be given a fair trial.
   • (obligation): Citizens shall provide proof of identity.
4. •
   (no longer used) To owe.

   • I thee shall a hundred golden coins; th'amount thou shalt the Queen is much higher.
   • He should þe Princess his Life, for she had deliver'd him from þe Poison deadly.