he said he would be away for a couple of days

she wouldn't leave

the windows would not close

(expressing the conditional mood) indicating the consequence of an imagined event or situation

he would lose his job if he were identified

expressing a desire or inclination

I would love to work in America

would you like some water?

expressing a polite request

would you pour the wine, please?

expressing a conjecture, opinion, or hope

I would imagine that they're home by now

I guess some people would consider it brutal

I would have to agree

used to make a comment about behaviour that is typical

they would say that, wouldn't they?

expressing a wish or regret

would that he had lived to finish it