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... Láadan : inner sensory information becomes as important as outwardly obvious material phenomena if we have the words to describe it . I won't go into detail about the structure or vocabu- lary of Láadan , but illustrating a few of the ...
... Láadan : inner sensory information becomes as important as outwardly obvious material phenomena if we have the words to describe it . I won't go into detail about the structure or vocabu- lary of Láadan , but illustrating a few of the ...
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... Láadan enables speakers to make their intentions and perceptions explicit . ( Note : verbs come before nouns in Láadan sentences . ) 11.3 a . Bíi hal be wa . I say to you ( neutrally ) she works ( I perceive this ) b . Bíili hal be wi ...
... Láadan enables speakers to make their intentions and perceptions explicit . ( Note : verbs come before nouns in Láadan sentences . ) 11.3 a . Bíi hal be wa . I say to you ( neutrally ) she works ( I perceive this ) b . Bíili hal be wi ...
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... Láadan's conceptual framework differs from that of English . Degree Markers : 1 . to a trivial degree , slightly ... Láadan also indicates some of the differences between thinking in Láadan or in English . There are , for example ...
... Láadan's conceptual framework differs from that of English . Degree Markers : 1 . to a trivial degree , slightly ... Láadan also indicates some of the differences between thinking in Láadan or in English . There are , for example ...
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Speaking Freely: Unlearning the Lies of the Fathers' Tongues Julia Penelope No preview available - 1990 |
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