Papers of the ... Algonquian Conference, Volumes 15-16Carleton University, 1984 - Algonquian Indians |
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In all probability , it has to do with there being less of a special focus on whether or not the proposition in the ' if ' clause is true than is the case with present tense examples like ( 16 ) and ( 17 ) ; but this is much less clear ...
In all probability , it has to do with there being less of a special focus on whether or not the proposition in the ' if ' clause is true than is the case with present tense examples like ( 16 ) and ( 17 ) ; but this is much less clear ...
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clause , it is quite neutral in sense , with no leaning towards either probability or improbability ? ... Such matrix clauses give the hearer no reason to suppose that the speaker is inclined toward one side or the other in the matter ...
clause , it is quite neutral in sense , with no leaning towards either probability or improbability ? ... Such matrix clauses give the hearer no reason to suppose that the speaker is inclined toward one side or the other in the matter ...
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Specifically , the dubitative can appear in contrary - to - fact ' if ' clauses and in clauses denoting contrary - to - fact wishes . not , incidentally , obligatory in these cases . ) ( It is In both types of clause , when the verb is ...
Specifically , the dubitative can appear in contrary - to - fact ' if ' clauses and in clauses denoting contrary - to - fact wishes . not , incidentally , obligatory in these cases . ) ( It is In both types of clause , when the verb is ...
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